REHYDRATE Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

rehydrate

verb

Definition of rehydrate

as in to refresh

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Recent Examples of rehydrate Soaking the plant will rehydrate the roots and prepare the roses for planting. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 4 June 2026 Watering alone is only a temporary fix to rehydrate dry soil. — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 20 May 2026 Along this journey to rehydrate my skin, quality products, of course, are a major part of it all. — Akili King, Essence, 5 May 2026 Rose hip, orange peel, and aloe vera to nourish and rehydrate the skin. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rehydrate

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This past month, when the entire city was in the grip of basketball mania, my eyes have felt newly refreshed by the abundance of royal blue and traffic-cone orange on the streets.

— Sheldon Pearce, New Yorker, 3 July 2026
Sue Kim, director of color marketing at Cabot paints, says refreshing these pieces should never erase the charm.

— Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026

Definition of refresh

Verb

Boiseans use 65 million gallons of Veolia water per day to irrigate their lawns during the summer, according to an estimate from the utility.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026
Some people irrigate the lawn through dry stretches, maintaining it in an active, green state.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 June 2026

Definition of irrigate

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Some physicians recommend washing your mouth out after use by gargling and rinsing your mouth with water.

— Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Swirl the berries for about a minute, then rinse them for 30 seconds under cold water to remove the vinegar, and dry as directed above.

— Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026

Definition of rinse

Verb

Being patient gives the enzymes time to break the bond between the stain and the fibers, so the stain can be flushed away during the laundry cycle.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
If the signal is red, the swimming spots are out of bounds for a day or two while the river flushes itself out.

— Camille Knight, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of flush

Verb

In wetter climates where residents don't have to water their lawns, indoor use, such as for showers, is more impactful.

— Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Water Right Plants grown in hanging baskets may need to be watered daily or even more often during extreme heat.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026

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