hydrating

Definition of hydratingnext
present participle of hydrate

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hydrating
Verb
  • Your nose is better at warming and moistening the cold, dry air than your mouth.
    Susan Russell, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • The unofficial holiday is marked by brunches, girls’ night activities, and showering your friends with gifts to show your appreciation.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Being among the first states carries enormous influence, with candidates often frequenting those chosen with campaign events and showering them with money and attention that can help bolster party building efforts and build support among voters.
    Hunter Woodall, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Some other unconventional methods include steaming the fabric to soften the threads and then stretch, as well as wetting the garment and then pining it down at the correct size, like how crocheters stretch out granny squares.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 15 Jan. 2026
  • Now add a blob of water, wetting some of the sand.
    Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 9 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Return the plant to its original location after repotting (without watering it) and wait at least a week to water it again.
    Cori Sears, The Spruce, 7 Feb. 2026
  • Rodrigues recommends watering your plant every 14 to 21 days, depending on the pot size, as smaller pots tend to dry out more quickly.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 6 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Sokolowski also recommends avoiding misting your refrigerator with water directly—always apply it to a microfiber cloth first.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Orchids that are epiphytes like moth orchid (Phalaenopsis) and Cattleya, which grow on trees, benefit from misting because their leaves will absorb the moisture.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Then, to complete the deep clean, Lane suggests, sprinkling baking soda on the bottom of the dishwasher and running a second hot cycle with no detergent.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 Feb. 2026
  • Player props have become such a big and fun part of betting on the big game, so here are 11 that are worth sprinkling a few bucks on.
    KC Joyner, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Hydrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hydrating. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.

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