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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The effort is well worth it, as time spent in economical travel can refresh you and your family.

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 26 July 2026
The glossy oil-gel formula cushions lips with squalane, passion fruit seed oil, and sodium hyaluronate for juicy hydration, while a hint of peppermint and menthol delivers a subtle cooling sensation that makes lips feel instantly refreshed.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 26 July 2026

Definition of refresh

Verb

Christina Monde, Pasadena’s city project manager for the Arroyo Seco project, attributed some of the opposition to misconceptions, such as that Pasadena is cleaning the water in order to irrigate a golf course.

— Mack Baysinger Follow, Los Angeles Times, 26 July 2026
Water plants well in the months leading up to winter, and check soil moisture regularly over winter, irrigating as needed to maintain moderate moisture.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 24 July 2026

Definition of irrigate

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Some of the healthiest podocarpus seem to be kept on the dry side once established, and only watered during drier times of the year.

— Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 July 2026
Today, the Plaza Midwood Neighborhood Association budgets between $13,000 and $14,000 a year just to water and maintain the roughly 70 planters.

— Josh Bergeron, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026

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