hydrating

Definition of hydratingnext
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
  • 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
  • Avoid wetting leaves and vines.
    Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 12 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
  • 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
  • And Crawford has been sprinkling in a secret catchphrase no one has caught on to yet.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 18 May 2026
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“Hydrating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hydrating. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.

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