rehydrate

verb

Definition of rehydratenext
as in to refresh

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Recent Examples of rehydrate Having adequate staffing so firefighters aren’t overworked and have meaningful enough recovery time to rehydrate, cool down and sleep between shifts are important. — Julian L. Gallegos, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026 The whale, a 23-year-old female named Peekachu, died suddenly Tuesday as caretakers tried to rehydrate her, Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium said in a news release. — Cybele Mayes-Osterman, ABC News, 27 Aug. 2026 Regular conditioning can help rehydrate, detangle, and smooth strands for softer, shinier hair. — Carley Millhone, HEALTH, 13 Aug. 2026 But there are other ways to rehydrate than keeping your bottle topped up. — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rehydrate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehydrate
  1. refresh
  2. irrigate
  3. rinse
  4. flush
  5. water
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  • Under the pioneering spirit of art director Luca Nichetto, a global roster of names are refreshing this ages-old company’s profile, among them Swedish design studio Claesson Koivisto Rune.
    — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Days ago, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists refreshed its recommendations on menopause treatment options.
    — Lyndon Haviland, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of refresh
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  • One easy solution is to irrigate your nose with a saline spray or rinse, says Amin.
    — Andee Tagle, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026
  • For example, the pond (called Lake Mishkin) was needed to irrigate that orchard.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of irrigate
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  • If exposure occurs, it is recommended to shower or rinse the affected area.
    — Karma Sabbah, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Because the pigment sits inside the skin instead of on top of it, this isn’t the same as a swipe of freckle pen that rinses off at night.
    — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of rinse
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  • While typically flushed out within a day, a small amount can build up in fat tissue with daily exposure.
    — Tracy Middleton, Allure, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Most people flush away a surprising amount of health information every day.
    — Angela Haupt, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of flush
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  • Arizona and Nevada are claiming their rights to water from the Colorado River, but there simply isn’t enough there to meet their demands.
    — Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Investigators reported that the 29-year-old admitted to feeding and watering the roosters but denied owning any of the animals.
    — Larry Seward, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
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