hydrate

verb

Definition of hydratenext
as in to moisturize

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Recent Examples of hydrate Drinking Too Much Water at Once Chugging large amounts of water in a short time doesn’t hydrate you more effectively. — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 7 July 2026 Manucurist formulates its masks with panthenol, a form of vitamin B5, to hydrate and strengthen dry nails over time, reducing breakage. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 4 July 2026 Take a minute to hydrate and keep reading for essential Peachtree details, heat safety tips — and where to get free beer at the end of the race. — Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 1 July 2026 Addo and Zabaleta mentioned the importance of the players’ health and need to hydrate. — Miami Herald, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for hydrate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hydrate
  1. moisturize
  2. moisten
  3. water
  4. humidify
  5. mist
  6. wet
  7. shower
  8. drizzle
Verb
  • Its hydrating ingredients are designed to release slowly to moisturize all night and leave your skin soft in the morning.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
  • My vanity—okay, my entire apartment—is littered with skin care products to help soften, smooth, nourish, and otherwise moisturize my face.
    — Jamie Allison Sanders, InStyle, 23 June 2026
Definition of moisturize
Verb
  • Once chilled, the cake becomes perfectly moistened, giving the entire dish the texture of a custard.
    — Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 13 July 2026
  • Fan and towels There are dozens of cooling products soccer lovers can use to stay cool, such as portable fans and hand towels that can be moistened with water.
    — Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 18 June 2026
Definition of moisten
Verb
  • Sometimes, soil can appear dark even when it hasn’t been watered, so don’t rely on appearances alone.
    — Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
  • Residential customers may water their lawns but are asked to conserve water and reduce outdoor use by 50%.
    — Donnelle Eller, Des Moines Register, 9 July 2026
Definition of water
Verb
  • Heating the indoor air in winter means the air will retain more moisture (it won't be dispersed to help humidify plants or your sinuses), but lowering the thermostat to a temperate 68 degrees F can help increase relative humidity in your home, and this can help your houseplants stay vibrant.
    — Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026
  • Great for small bedrooms or offices, the Crane cool mist humidifier can humidify spaces up to 500 square feet for up to 24-hours.
    — Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025
Definition of humidify
Verb
  • Organizers said the venue will also include misting stations to help attendees stay cool.
    — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • If the plank begins to smolder aggressively, lightly mist the edges with water.
    — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
Definition of mist
Verb
  • Reduce irrigation to only once or twice a week to wet the soil to help control this problem.
    — Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 July 2026
  • The mountain thunderstorms are expected to continue Monday and Tuesday but should be accompanied by wetting rains that dampen fire risk, with about a tenth of an inch of precipitation, Molina said.
    — Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Definition of wet
Verb
  • There’s bunk beds, a bathroom and shower, a kitchen with a dining nook near a window and a separate dive center so researchers can keep the saltwater on their suits away from the living quarters.
    — Alex Harris July 15, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • How about the little things, like mini bar, or shower goodies.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
Definition of shower
Verb
  • Plus, the whole dessert is served with a sweet blueberry sauce to drizzle all over the pudding for additional blueberry flavor.
    — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
  • When ready to serve, transfer to a bowl; sprinkle with flaky sea salt and drizzle with additional olive oil.
    — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
Definition of drizzle

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“Hydrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hydrate. Accessed 18 Jul. 2026.

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