REWETTED Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

rewet

verb

Definition of rewet

as in to rinse

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Recent Examples of rewet Many soils become hydrophobic when overly dry and can be difficult to rewet. — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2026 Thatch does not rewet easily once dry, and once wet stays wet, providing excellent conditions for disease. — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2023 Sure the concept of dry shampoo isn't new, but waterless or low-water options can provide the same level of deep clean as a liquid formula — without having to rewet your entire head. — Nykia Spradley, Allure, 19 Aug. 2021

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Verb

Wipe away the residue with a damp microfiber cloth, rinsing it often.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 July 2026
Once the bacteria have been removed, thoroughly rinsing and drying surfaces as much as possible helps slow their return.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 9 July 2026

Definition of rinse

Verb

Boiseans use 65 million gallons of Veolia water per day to irrigate their lawns during the summer, according to an estimate from the utility.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 1 July 2026
Some people irrigate the lawn through dry stretches, maintaining it in an active, green state.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 29 June 2026

Definition of irrigate

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Being patient gives the enzymes time to break the bond between the stain and the fibers, so the stain can be flushed away during the laundry cycle.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
If the signal is red, the swimming spots are out of bounds for a day or two while the river flushes itself out.

— Camille Knight, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of flush

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Come for all the doggie high jinks – thanks to a ton of animatronic animals and a John Hughes screenplay – and stay for Close getting dunked in a vat of molasses.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Seattle is led by Dominique Malonga, a 6-foot-6 second-year center, who routinely dunks in pregame warmups and has made a 3-pointer in nine of the 14 games she’s played in this season.

— John W. Davis, Oc Register, 5 July 2026

Definition of dunk

Verb

That's because the size of this deal and the amount of stock that is sloshing around and will be spawned is too great.

— Jim Cramer, CNBC, 28 June 2026
Canadian quartet Truck Violence have been sloshing together these subgenres in a ruthless manner for several years now, and their sophomore album and debut for the Flenser aims for even higher drops between those peaks and valleys.

— Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026

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