REHYDRATE Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

rehydrate

verb

Definition of rehydrate

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

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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

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Showing off his prize porcelain in the studio during his podcast, Cat noted proudly that it had been used and flushed by royalty, including Jim Calhoun, Kevin Ollie and Dan Hurley.

— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
Sheathed in a mahogany crust, my hunk of rib eye is flushed pink.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of flush

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To defend us all from air too putrid to breathe and water too putrid to drink.

— Eric Henderson, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026
Adjusting mowing height, watering deeply but less frequently, and following appropriate fertilization practices may improve its appearance without additional seed.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2026

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