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
  • Day recommends using kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans while cooking or showering to let warm, humid air escape the house.
    Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Irrigation should be applied at the base of the plant at the soil line to avoid wetting the blooms.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • After watering deeply, sprinkle the fertilizer away from the center trunk, focusing on the area near the outermost branches or drip line.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
  • Let the soil in your garden dry out before watering again, clear up any drainage problems, and reposition any bird baths or other water fixtures.
    Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • While not an actual air conditioner, this misting fan can keep you just as cool—and a great way to boost your current AC unit in the hottest weather.
    Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 17 June 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Clean the oven racks separately by spraying them with white vinegar and sprinkling them with baking soda.
    Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 13 June 2026
  • 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
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“Hydrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hydrating. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.

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