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
  • Each sidewall also relies on a thinner two-piece pole to push its fabric outward so as not to cling to the person showering.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 June 2026
  • After showering, spend a minute wiping down glass doors, tile, and fixtures.
    Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 27 May 2026
Verb
  • Irrigate at the base of plants to avoid wetting foliage, which can encourage plant diseases like black spot.
    Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2026
  • Avoid wetting foliage when watering plants or water in the morning if using overhead sprinklers to help minimize foliar disease.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • In 2004, the par-3 seventh green was so dead on Sunday that players couldn't keep the golf ball on the putting surface and USGA officials wound up watering the green between groups.
    ABC News, ABC News, 3 June 2026
  • Fertilize regularly because nutrients get washed away while watering so frequently.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • The smart tabletop misting fan is currently $90 on Amazon.
    Larry Magid, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
  • In the settlement, announced by Paxton on Tuesday, the grocery store parent company, Albertsons Safeway, must stop misting organic produce with synthetic pesticides in all of its Texas grocery stores.
    Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 20 May 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Leaving wet grass clippings on your lawn or sprinkling them over garden beds can create a breeding ground for fungal diseases and block airflow, creating a layer of humidity, says Handley.
    Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 22 May 2026
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“Hydrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hydrating. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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