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
Verb
  • In the lead-up to the event, Apple also refreshed the iMac and entry-level MacBook Pro with M6 chips.
    — Stevie Bonifield, The Verge, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Going forward, every opening or relocation will feature the new store concept, while other units have been refreshed, including the Milan and New York City boutiques which the brand plans to relocate in the next few years.
    — Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of refresh
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Apply it for up to three minutes, two to three times a week, then wipe away any excess—no need to rinse.
    — Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
  • After every use, be sure to rinse your pumice stone clean under warm water.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of rinse
Verb
  • The Turkish bath is equally rejuvenating, with salt scrubs that left me flushed pink and glowing.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Oct. 2026
  • With the score tied early in the second quarter, Miami quarterback Darian Mensah got flushed from the pocket.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of flush
Verb
  • Yesica Fabiana Leviñanco steers her small wooden boat while her partner, Paulo Vera Perez, dives into the cold ocean waters off the coast of southern Chile.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Oct. 2026
  • Keep plants in bright indoor light, water them weekly, and avoid temperature swings.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2026
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“Rehydrate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rehydrate. Accessed 31 Oct. 2026.

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