REWETTING Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

rewetting

verb

present participle of rewet

as in rehydrating

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For best results, the brand recommends massaging a dollop into the scalp for two full minutes before rinsing it out.

— Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026
Some American Standard models also include a series of openings in the rim that create a power flush, rinsing away material that often collects under the rim over time.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of rinsing

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Glassnode had bitcoin braced for $58,500 as recently as August 18, and traders in Forbes coverage of the $70,000 break saw a bull trap flushing toward $44,000.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Backcountry Tiny Homes The bathroom is nearby and includes a shower, plus a vanity sink, a flushing toilet, and a little more storage.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of flushing

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The 2012 Olympic gold medalist was named to the NBA’s 75th anniversary team in 2021 after snarling, dunking and driving with full force every play, every night.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Venom dunking Who would win in a basketball game, Spider-Man or his evil doppelgänger Venom?

— Owen Carry, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of dunking

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The 1,400-mile artery is the lifeblood of the Southwest, irrigating more than 5 million acres of farmland, generating enough electricity to power around 700,000 homes and providing water for 40 million people.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Farmers facing restrictions on irrigating their crops are warning of smaller fruit harvests and rising prices this season.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of irrigating

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That creates an important exception for government agencies that test drugs and send out regular reports on what adulterants are saturating the drug supply in certain locations.

— Scott Maucione, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026
Spray it onto a microfiber cloth and wipe your floors to avoid over-saturating them.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026

Definition of saturating

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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

Definition of sloshing

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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
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said Brayanne Escobar-Guarnizo was sentenced to 25 years in prison for raping and impregnating a 12-year-old girl.

— Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2026

Definition of impregnating

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The average loan size on refinances continues to shrink, dipping to $282,200 last week, the lowest level since June 2025.

— Diana Olick, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
People spent a bit less on electronics, autos and auto parts, as well as gasoline thanks to gas prices dipping month-to-month.

— Scott Horsley, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of dipping

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