hydrating

Definition of hydratingnext
present participle of hydrate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hydrating
Verb
  • Soften turf by moistening the lawn a day or two before removal and use a sharp space to cut small sections.
    David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 15 Feb. 2026
  • Your nose is better at warming and moistening the cold, dry air than your mouth.
    Susan Russell, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • February 19 – March 20 Cosmic fortune is showering over you!
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 21 Mar. 2026
  • The five-year-old bounced a white rubber ball on the ground while waiting for his dad to finish showering then joined him at his locker for his media obligations.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Considerations Before Getting Started Before cleaning your sidewalks, gather some basic safety equipment such as gloves and eye protection, and protect plants and grass bordering your sidewalk from bleach and cleaners by wetting them down and covering them with plastic sheeting or old towels.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
  • When cleaning your upholstered headboard, avoid over-wetting it.
    Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Another group of young men and a woman hold a long hose, with the boss holding the nozzle, watering the dirt areas.
    Michel A. Ibrahim, Baltimore Sun, 22 Mar. 2026
  • Some of the children joined in, then went back to watering their horses.
    Molly Hennessy-Fiske, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The star attraction is the massive wraparound deck, which boasts an outdoor shower, plunge pool, built-in misting system, and plush seating for watching vervet monkey antics with a drink in hand.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Koutroulis said the county has instituted various mitigation measures to suppress the stink, including misting systems, industrial fans and soil to cover waste.
    Claire Wang, Oc Register, 10 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Neutralize Trash Can Odors Cut odors from the kitchen trash by periodically sprinkling baking soda in as waste accumulates.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
  • For instance, sprinkling cinnamon around entry points while also using a vinegar spray can help create a double barrier against ants attempting to infiltrate your home.
    Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Hydrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hydrating. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.

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