as in to moisturize
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Recent Examples of hydrate
Its top brands, including Capri Sun, Oscar Mayer and Kraft Mac & Cheese, have struggled as consumers have sought fresher and more nutritious options to feed and hydrate their families.
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Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 13 May 2026
This allows the grains to hydrate fully before fluffing.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes to hydrate the dough and chill the butter.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Plus, avocado oil provides heat protection up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, while a blend of sunflower oil, hemisqualane, and squalane hydrate the hair for a healthy gleam.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
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Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 13 May 2026
This allows the grains to hydrate fully before fluffing.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
Transfer to a bowl and refrigerate for 30 minutes to hydrate the dough and chill the butter.
—Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 6 May 2026
Plus, avocado oil provides heat protection up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit, while a blend of sunflower oil, hemisqualane, and squalane hydrate the hair for a healthy gleam.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hydrate
Verb
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The formula has almond, macadamia, and olive oils to moisturize, plus hydrolyzed keratin to support broken strands.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
Glamour,
29 May 2026
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Washing your hair once a week can help replenish natural hair oils that moisturize your hair and scalp, without causing excess greasiness.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
25 May 2026
Verb
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Add the milk and vanilla; stir just until batter is moistened.—
Jessica Saari Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2026
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Set a damp sponge on a dish, and use it to moisten the adhesive on the envelopes.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Rainwater is collected to water the resort grounds, and the outdoor lighting is turtle-friendly.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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The Theodore Payne Foundation’s director of horticulture, Tim Becker, will teach a three-hour course on how to water native plants with a range of systems and techniques.—
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
Verb
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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
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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
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FOXNews.com,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Check it every few days to mist the sponge with a spray bottle to keep the seeds wet and ensure nothing is getting moldy.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
27 May 2026
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Mix equal parts white vinegar and water in a spray bottle and lightly mist the affected areas.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Aerate and immediately water lawns that are compacted, hard to wet or have nematode problems.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 May 2026
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Water slowly and deeply to thoroughly wet the root zone.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Don’t take a bath or shower during the storm, Miami-Dade County says.—
Michelle Marchante
Updated May 27,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
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The International Esperanto Naturist Organization showered passersby with pamphlets featuring stock photos of aspirationally fit, naked bodies.—
Katie Thornton,
Harpers Magazine,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Place 3 avocados, halved, pits removed, cut side up, 2 plum tomatoes, halved through stem ends, cut side up, 1 bunch scallions, and 1 jalapeño on a rimmed baking sheet; drizzle lightly with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of kosher salt.—
Hana Asbrink,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 June 2026
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Whip almond butter into a smoothie, and drizzle it over overnight oats.—
Cynthia Sass,
Health,
29 May 2026
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“Hydrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hydrate. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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