REHYDRATING Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

rehydrating

verb

present participle of rehydrate

as in rinsing

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Leave the mixture to sit for up to ten minutes before rinsing away.

— Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 22 July 2026
For leafy greens like lettuce, the agency recommends rinsing the inner leaves thoroughly under clean, running water after discarding the outer layers.

— Olivia LaBorde, AJC.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of rinsing

Verb

Rather than giving it the whole inch during one watering session, water twice weekly, irrigating for 30 minutes in each session.

— David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 26 June 2026
Water plants well in the months leading up to winter, and check soil moisture regularly over winter, irrigating as needed to maintain moisture.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 11 June 2026

Definition of irrigating

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This includes a walk-in shower, with a flushing toilet and a vanity sink, plus a small laundry nook with shelving, a washer/dryer, and a pull-out cart for clothes storage.

— Adam Williams July 22, New Atlas, 22 July 2026
The boom is lifting the value of farmland, driving up the cost of construction employment, and flushing huge sums to water and electrical utilities.

— Annie Lowrey, The Atlantic, 21 July 2026

Definition of flushing

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Usually, moving up just one container size every two to three years gives roots more room to grow while refreshing the potting mix with nutrients that support healthy, vigorous growth.

— Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 22 July 2026
Though fit and fabric are steering market trends, color and patterns are proving to be important ways consumers are refreshing their denim style in 2026.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 22 July 2026

Definition of refreshing

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Submerge the berries in the water-vinegar bath, gently agitate the water with your hand, dunking the berries several times.

— Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 17 July 2026
Youngsters romped through the crowd, happily indulging in eggthrowing or dunking-machine antics or trying to climb to the pinnacle of a greased pole, where a $20 bill waited.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2026

Definition of dunking

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Walking, hiking, or simply immersing yourself in nature helps restore balance between the demands of everyday life and personal wellbeing.

— Ana Morales, Vogue, 11 July 2026
The second involved filling a salad spinner with water and immersing the berries for one minute while stirring them by hand before draining and spinning them for 10 seconds.

— Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Definition of immersing

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