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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  • Pride approached honoring the legacy of A Different World while creating a story that feels renewed and refreshed, yet still has those iconic roots.
    — Dominique Fluker, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • Data centers generate significantly more property tax revenue per acre than warehouses or manufacturing facilities because of their expensive buildings and constantly refreshed computer equipment.
    — Brian Carlton, Baltimore Sun, 17 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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  • Spray the railings with a garden hose to rinse away pollen and dirt.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
  • Cleaning your trash can regularly and rinsing food residue from containers prevents odors that attract fruit flies.
    — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 16 July 2026
Definition of rinse
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  • Many of the toilets don’t flush and are spilling over with waste.
    — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
  • One surgeon proposed a procedure to flush the gallstones from Tighe’s abdomen, which was completed in January 2024.
    — Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 16 July 2026
Definition of flush
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  • There are many ways to water these plants, of course, but which method is the best?
    — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 16 July 2026
  • When high temperatures are preventing fruit set, continue watering consistently and focus on keeping your tomato plants healthy until cooler weather returns.
    — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 15 July 2026
Definition of water

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