hydrating

present participle of hydrate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hydrating
Verb
  • That's right, the creamy mayonnaise makes a perfect vessel to moistening the turkey while adding big flavors.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Nov. 2025
  • Try moistening baking soda with a degreasing dish liquid, or shake on a generous sprinkle of a non-scratching scouring powder, such as Bon Ami or Bar Keepers Friend.
    Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Before showering, my hair was knotted and greasy.
    Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 9 Dec. 2025
  • By then, Charles Roberson had begun showering her with attention that eventually crossed over to flirting.
    Kristine Phillips, IndyStar, 8 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • To achieve the bright look, Davy used a ColourPop eyeshadow palette, wetting the shadows with some water and using a concealer brush to apply them.
    Hannah Kerns, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
  • Space Leylands 8 to 10 feet apart to control these problems and avoid wetting the foliage.
    Steve Bender, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The 36-year-old captain’s eyes were watering.
    Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 11 June 2026
  • In the absence of gravity, even watering plants becomes an engineering challenge.
    Derek Norman, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
Verb
  • Newark is making sure many parks have splash pads and misting in order to create heat-safe zones outside.
    Christine Sloan, CBS News, 11 June 2026
  • The smart tabletop misting fan is currently $90 on Amazon.
    Larry Magid, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Verb
  • But organizations are still missing out on a few key steps, including organizing data, creating new workflow processes, and moving beyond merely sprinkling AI on the margins.
    John Kell, Fortune, 3 June 2026
  • And Crawford has been sprinkling in a secret catchphrase no one has caught on to yet.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 18 May 2026
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“Hydrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hydrating. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.

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