REHYDRATING Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

rehydrating

verb

present participle of rehydrate

as in rinsing

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As many news reports will remind you, thoroughly rinsing produce under clean, running water is recommended, especially for fruits and vegetables with nooks and crannies where dirt and contaminants may become trapped.

— Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026
Spray with hydrogen peroxide and wait 10 minutes before rinsing and drying.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 July 2026

Definition of rinsing

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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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As a bonus, the campground even had flushing toilets and hot showers.

— Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 14 July 2026
Two Sacramento-area eateries were temporarily shut down by county health inspectors after violations including a cockroach infestation, a clogged sink and a non-flushing toilet.

— Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of flushing

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The Four Seasons took over this property—formerly the Loews Regency—in 2020, then did a top-to-tail renovation phased over two years, refreshing the lobby, guest rooms, suites, and fitness center.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
Consider refreshing your bio so your work and kindness read clearly.

— Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 9 July 2026

Definition of refreshing

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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
Maybe dunking your head in a cotton candy machine, but it's been done.

— Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 2 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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