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remoisten

verb

Definition of remoistennext
as in to rinse

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remoisten
  1. rinse
  2. refresh
  3. irrigate
  4. rehydrate
  5. flush
  6. wet
Verb
  • Washing soda functions as a processing aid and is rinsed out before the straw becomes pulp, the organization said.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Once all the debris has been removed, rinse the pan with water and thoroughly wash it with dish soap.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of rinse
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  • The British broadcaster on Thursday launched a competitive tender for Season 16, in which producers will pitch in a bake-off-style process to refresh the iconic sci-fi series.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
  • If even one lightly worn outfit per week can be aired or refreshed instead of washed, that adds up to hundreds of gallons of water saved and 52 fewer cycles wearing down your wardrobe.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 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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  • Alongside those exfoliators are ingredients like a special prebiotic that’s been clinically shown to boost hydration and reduce sebum, as well as botanical extracts and humectants to soothe and rehydrate.
    — Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Start with Hydration Begin your meal by sipping some water to rehydrate.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of rehydrate
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  • Miami got inside the 20 on its next possession, which was a 16-play drive, but quarterback Malik Willis was flushed out the pocket on the final two plays of that drive, and subsequently sacked.
    — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026
  • After Will McDonald flushed Titans quarterback Cam Ward from the pocket, Bailey chased him down and shoved him out of bounds for a one-yard loss — and sack — during the Jets’ 23-10 victory.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of flush
Verb
  • Crumble up and wet a small piece, then gently rub it over spots and stains.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 13 Sep. 2026
  • 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
Definition of wet
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“Remoisten.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remoisten. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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