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
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  • The self-rinsing jet remains enclosed when not in use, so there’s less worry about the spread of bacteria.
    — Eliza Thompson, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • When the water turns pink, discard it, then rinse and drain the oxtails.
    — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of rinse
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  • Google’s November 13, 2025 holiday shopping update began rolling out agentic checkout and emphasized the scale of its Shopping Graph, with more than 50 billion product listings and 2 billion refreshed every hour.
    — Lauren Schuster, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • What could be next Secondhand clothing and inexpensive accessories offer plenty of ways to refresh a wardrobe without starting over.
    — Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of refresh
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  • One easy solution is to irrigate your nose with a saline spray or rinse, says Amin.
    — Andee Tagle, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026
  • For example, the pond (called Lake Mishkin) was needed to irrigate that orchard.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 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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  • This is quite compact and has a walk-in shower, a vanity sink, and a flushing toilet.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Her cheeks are flushed with a vivid, shimmering, nearly hot-pink blush that eases up a bit over the bridge of her nose.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of flush
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  • 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 17 Oct. 2026.

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