REHYDRATING Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

rehydrating

verb

present participle of rehydrate

as in rinsing

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The bestselling cream-like balm melts into a clear, oil-like cleanser when warmed between dry palms, dissolving makeup, sunscreen, and grime before emulsifying with water and rinsing clean.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026
Torres likes to clean zellige tiles in 2-foot sections at a time, rinsing the microfiber cloth in clean water before moving on to the next section.

— Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of rinsing

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The Colorado River is a lifeline for the Southwest, providing water to around 40 million people and irrigating more than 5 million acres of farmland.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Water lawns deeply, allowing the soil to dry slightly before irrigating again.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of irrigating

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This has a walk-in shower, a vanity sink, and a composting toilet (the toilet can also be a standard flushing unit if the owner prefers).

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026
Mild stinging, dryness, irritation, flushing or increased skin warmth are the most common side effects.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of flushing

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In posts celebrating his return from the moon and recent career shift, Glover can be seen performing dance routines with his family — but don't bother refreshing your feed to load more any time soon.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 15 Sep. 2026
For those refreshing your Heisman boards after every Saturday, please make a little room for Taylor.

— The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of refreshing

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McClung prioritizes other aspects of the game before working on his dunks, but the Dunkman league primarily consists of athletes who focus on dunking.

— Jason Jones, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
What to serve with pickle dip Set out planks of carrots, cucumbers, and radishes for dunking.

— Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of dunking

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Our formula is based on the universal pleasure of solving a mystery, immersing oneself in an adventure, identifying with inspiring characters, and sharing that sense of liberation so characteristic of adolescence.

— Kevin Giraud, Variety, 10 Sep. 2026
Short-term corrosion testing involved immersing the lattice in natural seawater from Melbourne’s Port Phillip Bay.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of immersing

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