REHYDRATE Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

rehydrate

verb

Definition of rehydrate

as in to refresh

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Recent Examples of rehydrate One of my favorite side dishes starts by rehydrating them, then pounding them in a mortar and pestle to release all that concentrated flavor. — Julie Lin, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 June 2026 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 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

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Soybeans, by contrast, cover less land, and less of that acreage is irrigated, which, at this scale, matters more than the quirks of individual plants.

— Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 14 July 2026
Residential customers, however, may irrigate lawns but are asked to continue to conserve water, cutting outdoor use by 50%, the regional water authority said in a statement Thursday, July 9.

— Donnelle Eller, Des Moines Register, 9 July 2026

Definition of irrigate

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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

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There are many ways to water these plants, of course, but which method is the best?

— Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 16 July 2026
When high temperatures are preventing fruit set, continue watering consistently and focus on keeping your tomato plants healthy until cooler weather returns.

— Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 15 July 2026

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