hydrating

verb

present participle of hydrate
as in moisturizing

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hydrating
  1. moistening
  2. showering
  3. wetting
  4. watering
  5. misting
  6. sprinkling
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
Definition of moistening
Verb
  • Social media has teemed with unsavory videos of Argentinean misbehavior in the stadiums, including fans hurling racial epithets at a Black American influencer and showering Egyptians with beer.
    — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 16 July 2026
  • However, showering too often may also lead to irritation and other adverse effects.
    — Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 15 July 2026
Definition of showering
Verb
  • 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
  • Water in the morning deeply at the base of the plant using a soaker hose, avoiding wetting the leaves to prevent fungal diseases.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 7 July 2026
Definition of wetting
Verb
  • When high temperatures are preventing fruit set, continue watering consistently and focus on keeping your tomato plants healthy until cooler weather returns.
    — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 15 July 2026
  • How To Water Aloe Vera Bottom watering is recommended because watering over the top may not provide enough moisture for a critically dry plant.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 July 2026
Definition of watering
Verb
  • This portable misting fan is more discreet than a spray bottle fan on a lanyard and svelte enough to slip into a purse or backpack.
    — Abbey Hudetz, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
  • Organizers said the venue will also include misting stations to help attendees stay cool.
    — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of misting
Verb
  • Enjoy pomegranates by sprinkling them into yogurt or blending them into a smoothie.
    — Merve Ceylan, Health, 15 July 2026
  • Viewers witnessed her arranging flowers, harvesting honey, talking about jam and sprinkling edible flowers over various dishes.
    — Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 15 July 2026
Definition of sprinkling
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