Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hydrating
Verb
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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
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Physically, showering is important to remove lochia, bacteria, blood and sweat, and to maintain proper hygiene.—
Yara Simón,
Parents,
27 Feb. 2026
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Keeping all of that in mind, dermatologists seem to lean toward showering at night.—
Korin Miller,
SELF,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Also, wetting the peel before storage may encourage mold growth.—
Hannah Harper,
Health,
21 Feb. 2026
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Focus on even moisture at the soil level, and avoid wetting the flowers and the rest of the plant, if possible.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Keep the growing medium moist by watering several times a week during warm to hot weather.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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Cool water is also useful for watering the garden or the lawn instead of draining the tank into the sewer.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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
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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
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For this method, Sokolowski suggests sprinkling baking soda on a damp microfiber cloth, then scrubbing the curtain and rinsing with warm water before hanging to dry.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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This means there's lots of ways to add them to your diet, including blending ground flaxseed into smoothies or sprinkling whole flaxseeds on top of oatmeal.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Hydrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hydrating. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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