as in to moisturize
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Recent Examples of hydrate
Carter, like this reporter, has been hydrating at plenty of points during practice — not just during the break period.
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Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 30 July 2025
Reubens says self-watering containers, drip irrigation systems with timers, or even DIY methods like upside-down water bottles or water globes can keep plants hydrated for several days.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2025
The Bottom Line Using a flaxseed mask on your face can hydrate your skin, smooth its rough texture, and give it a firmer feel.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 29 July 2025
Both stylists recommend doing this weekly to keep hair hydrated.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 29 July 2025
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Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 30 July 2025
Reubens says self-watering containers, drip irrigation systems with timers, or even DIY methods like upside-down water bottles or water globes can keep plants hydrated for several days.
—Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2025
The Bottom Line Using a flaxseed mask on your face can hydrate your skin, smooth its rough texture, and give it a firmer feel.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 29 July 2025
Both stylists recommend doing this weekly to keep hair hydrated.
—Catharine Malzahn, Glamour, 29 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hydrate
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The bath may smell a bit briny at first, but the seaweed releases many minerals, like magnesium and zinc, into the water that are great for moisturizing the skin and hair.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Aug. 2025
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Cleansing Oil: This ultra-hydrating blend contains 50% glycerin to deeply moisturize dry, itchy skin while soothing sensitivity.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Add egg whites and beat with an electric mixer at low speed until evenly moistened, about 1 minute.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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Smart Cleaning with Pre-Wet, Adjustable Wash, and Warm Drying The T38 includes a pre-wet feature that releases a gentle stream of water to moisten the bowl before use, which may help reduce residue and support more effective flushing.—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
16 July 2025
Verb
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Cilantro grown indoors or in pots can be watered with a watering can at the base of the plant.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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The moon’s gravity sloshes water around, causing an infinitesimal friction between ocean and seafloor.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
31 July 2025
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Just add water to the top of the to cool and humidify a small area for up to eight hours.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
30 Apr. 2025
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Panting allows a dog to quickly take in a breath of air, humidify it and breathe it out.—
Joan Morris,
The Mercury News,
9 Dec. 2024
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Shower and tub: Use a spray bottle filled with vinegar, water, and a few drops of essential oils to mist the shower after every use.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 July 2025
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Shake the bottle and mist the tanning water liberally over your skin, holding it about six inches away.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Combined with lacy-crunchy pan-fried shrimp, and showered in a piquant mixture of peppercorns, salt, and sugar, the dish sets taste buds ablaze.—
Chris Morocco,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Aug. 2025
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The lawsuits, which are pending, alleged that inmates were kept alone in dark cells for long periods of time and were taken out only to shower or for one-hour recreation periods a few times a week.—
Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
12 Aug. 2025
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Given the risk to heart issues in people with coronary artery disease, only the 31 healthy participants took part in the fan study (the remaining 27 individuals just underwent skin wetting/no skin wetting conditions).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 July 2025
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Any storms that do form will likely produce wetting rain in the cores but lightning is possible far from these cores in areas that will remain dry.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Buy some carob syrup, too, and drizzle it over your breakfast yogurt.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
4 Aug. 2025
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Finish with a slab of carrot-cake cheesecake drizzled in caramel sauce and candied pecans.—
Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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“Hydrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hydrate. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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