rehydrate

verb

Definition of rehydratenext
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rehydrate
  1. refresh
  2. irrigate
  3. rinse
  4. flush
  5. water
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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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  • Wipe away the residue with a damp microfiber cloth, rinsing it often.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 July 2026
  • Once the bacteria have been removed, thoroughly rinsing and drying surfaces as much as possible helps slow their return.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
Definition of rinse
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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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  • Sometimes, soil can appear dark even when it hasn’t been watered, so don’t rely on appearances alone.
    — Heather Zidack, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026
  • Residential customers may water their lawns but are asked to conserve water and reduce outdoor use by 50%.
    — Donnelle Eller, Des Moines Register, 9 July 2026
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