REHYDRATE Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

rehydrate

verb

Definition of rehydrate

as in to refresh

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Recent Examples of rehydrate Let the flowers rest in the bucket of water for an hour to rehydrate fully before arranging them. — Viveka Neveln, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 June 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for rehydrate

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Ever since Bob Dylan cut Nashville Skyline in 1969, rockers have been going to Music City to refresh their sounds, kick it with the world’s best session pros, and drink deep the rejuvenating well of local realness.

— Jon Dolan, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
Look for solutions that integrate seamlessly into your existing claims systems, provide frequently refreshed and validated property data, and support the workflows your adjusters already rely on.

— David Tobias, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of refresh

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In large parts of the Netherlands, farmers are no longer allowed to use water from streams and drainage channels to irrigate fields and orchards.

— ABC News, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026
In many states, sewage water is treated – though not always in ways that remove or kill the oocysts – and then released into waterways and can be used to irrigate crops.

— Joan Rose, The Conversation, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of irrigate

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Conventional sewage treatment is capable of filtering up to 99% of microfibers and other microplastics flushed from homes and businesses, other studies have found.

— Michael Hawthorne, Chicago Tribune, 23 Aug. 2026
He was beaten instantly on the next play by Gervon Dexter, who flushed Johnson out of the pocket and forced an incompletion.

— Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of flush

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That may mean holding off on filling up a kid's swimming pool or watering your lawn during the day.

— John Lauritsen, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Small adjustments to regular garden practices—such as reducing soil disturbance, maintaining mulch, and watering slowly and deeply—can ultimately make all the difference.

— Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026

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