REMOISTEN Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

remoisten

verb

Definition of remoisten

as in to rinse

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Over and over, my father rinsed the rice, drained the water, then filled the pot again.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
The gentle, foaming elixir feels soft on skin, rinsing away dirt and makeup while hydrating and coddling with flaxseed oil.

— Elizabeth Siegel, Allure, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of rinse

Verb

What better way to feel refreshed than by singing and dancing to your favorite songs?

— Rudi Greenberg, Washington Post, 5 Sep. 2026
The Home Depot Patio Furniture Labor Day Sales If your patio furniture got plenty of love this summer, take The Home Depot’s end-of-season sale as a prime opportunity to refresh ahead of next year.

— Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of refresh

Verb

In the Central Valley, groundwater has been dropping for decades as wells and pumps pull up water to irrigate crops.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Starting Monday, the town says no one is allowed to irrigate, sprinkle or apply water to any outdoor vegetation.

— Christa Swanson, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of irrigate

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Set the nursery pot in water for 30 to 45 minutes to rehydrate the roots.

— Barbara Gillette, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
Having adequate staffing so firefighters aren’t overworked and have meaningful enough recovery time to rehydrate, cool down and sleep between shifts are important.

— Julian L. Gallegos, The Conversation, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of rehydrate

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Havenith said deliberately wetting clothing can provide evaporative cooling, including for older adults who may not sweat as effectively.

— Aya Diab, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
For best results, water deeply at the base of the plant, allowing moisture to soak into the root zone rather than wetting the foliage, says Kelly Funk, president and CEO of Jackson & Perkins.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026

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