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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The British broadcaster on Thursday launched a competitive tender for Season 16, in which producers will pitch in a bake-off-style process to refresh the iconic sci-fi series.

— Jake Kanter, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
If even one lightly worn outfit per week can be aired or refreshed instead of washed, that adds up to hundreds of gallons of water saved and 52 fewer cycles wearing down your wardrobe.

— Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of refresh

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In the Central Valley, groundwater has been dropping for decades as wells and pumps pull up water to irrigate crops.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Starting Monday, the town says no one is allowed to irrigate, sprinkle or apply water to any outdoor vegetation.

— Christa Swanson, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of irrigate

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Rain watered crops, and soaked in to recharge the groundwater that hydrated the city — something that can’t happen now, when something like 40% of the city is covered over, impermeable to rain.

— Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Arugula prefers full sun and should be kept well watered, and a frost cloth can be used to extend your harvest.

— Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 17 Sep. 2026

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