REWETTING Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

rewetting

verb

present participle of rewet

as in rehydrating

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The bestselling cream-like balm melts into a clear, oil-like cleanser when warmed between dry palms, dissolving makeup, sunscreen, and grime before emulsifying with water and rinsing clean.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Sep. 2026
Torres likes to clean zellige tiles in 2-foot sections at a time, rinsing the microfiber cloth in clean water before moving on to the next section.

— Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of rinsing

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This has a walk-in shower, a vanity sink, and a composting toilet (the toilet can also be a standard flushing unit if the owner prefers).

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026
Mild stinging, dryness, irritation, flushing or increased skin warmth are the most common side effects.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026

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McClung prioritizes other aspects of the game before working on his dunks, but the Dunkman league primarily consists of athletes who focus on dunking.

— Jason Jones, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
What to serve with pickle dip Set out planks of carrots, cucumbers, and radishes for dunking.

— Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of dunking

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The Colorado River is a lifeline for the Southwest, providing water to around 40 million people and irrigating more than 5 million acres of farmland.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Water lawns deeply, allowing the soil to dry slightly before irrigating again.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of irrigating

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Hazardous floods could occur if back-to-back storms dump heavy rains over several days, saturating the soil in the mountains and filling reservoirs.

— Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2026
Fortunately, labels both affordable and luxury are coming out with new takes on this trend like clockwork, saturating the market with colorful jackets for every personal aesthetic and practical need under the sun (or, more accurately, the rain).

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of saturating

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Its most recent seasons took a decidedly anti-Trump turn, featuring a caricature of the president impregnating Satan.

— David K. Li, NBC news, 9 Sep. 2026
But Niall arguably commits the deepest betrayal by sleeping with Ruben’s fiancée, Mona (Amy Manson), impregnating her, and keeping that information from Ruben for years.

— Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 29 May 2026

Definition of impregnating

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