hydrating

present participle of hydrate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hydrating
Verb
  • Friends joined in, showering him with treats and affection.
    Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 2 Nov. 2025
  • Our editors lived with and used each bath sheet after showering, measuring absorbency, softness, and dry time.
    Jasmine Desiree, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • What sold me on the Shapton set was the process of wetting the whetstones.
    Jesse Raub, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Increase the resistance on this exercise by wetting the towel first.
    Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • This includes being programmed to handle a variety of chores, such as watering the plants, unloading the dishwasher, or tidying up the house.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 1 Nov. 2025
  • Once freezing temperatures hit, stop watering to protect your lawn and your hoses and sprinklers.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Fortunately, the BreezyClear Pro is equipped to address all the baby’s needs from the beginning to the end of the decongestion process; by briefly misting the nasal passages, the device loosens mucus so its powerful suction can remove it quickly and without fuss.
    Ethan Stone, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
  • Start your style by misting your hair with medium-hold hairspray and hitting it with a crimping waver (like the Best of Beauty Award-winning GHD Wave).
    Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Consider sprinkling stevia over your oatmeal.
    Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 3 Nov. 2025
  • For tougher stains, Stein suggests sprinkling baking soda over the area and then spraying it with a mixture of vinegar and water.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2025
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“Hydrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hydrating. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.

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