hydrating

present participle of hydrate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hydrating
Verb
  • For this, Langelo recommends moistening the soil to make the weeds easier to pull.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Each watering session should deliver about 1/2 inch of water, moistening the soil to a depth of about 6 inches to support healthy root development.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Footage shared online in the brief window before the censors swung into action showed a small plane crashing into the upper level of the building, also known as China Zun, sending debris and a tail section of the plane showering down onto the city.
    Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 27 June 2026
  • Everyday activities like showering and cooking can create indoor condensation that may appear harmless, but can actually pose serious problems if it's not controlled.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Joanna Shoulder received the beating as discipline for wetting her bed, according to a homicide detective’s account of his interview of the girl’s father described in an arrest warrant affidavit.
    Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2026
  • Irrigation should be applied at the base of the plant at the soil line to avoid wetting the blooms.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
Verb
  • This may mean watering a couple times a week during very hot periods for the first few weeks of establishment.
    Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026
  • The typical rule of thumb for watering most houseplants will also apply to your avocado tree.
    Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • This former wharf on the Mississippi is now an uninterrupted pedestrian pathway, with a pavilion, a children’s area, misting stations, and workout options.
    Jenny Adams, Travel + Leisure, 24 June 2026
  • While not quite North Sea temps, the 60-something (Fahrenheit) weather was chilly for the second night of summer and a steady misting rain could have been confused for ocean spray.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Clean the oven racks separately by spraying them with white vinegar and sprinkling them with baking soda.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026
  • During Tuesday’s practice, which was the first of three on-field sessions this week, the Dolphins opened up the play-action game during the first 11-on-11 period by sprinkling in some running plays.
    Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 2 June 2026
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“Hydrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hydrating. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.

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