as in to wash
to pour liquid over or through in order to cleanse
rinse that shirt immediately, or the paint will set
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Recent Examples of rinse
Whirlpool and Finish both advise against rinsing dishes, specifically with dish detergent, before placing them in the dishwasher as the detergent may inhibit the cleaning cycle.
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Greta Cross, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Use a dishcloth to wash all parts, rinse, and place in the drying rack.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 May 2025
The orange juice equipment parts and machine got washed, rinsed, but not sanitized.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025
Depending on your oral health, dentists may also recommend a mouth rinse with fluoride.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 14 May 2025
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Greta Cross, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Use a dishcloth to wash all parts, rinse, and place in the drying rack.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 May 2025
The orange juice equipment parts and machine got washed, rinsed, but not sanitized.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025
Depending on your oral health, dentists may also recommend a mouth rinse with fluoride.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 14 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rinse
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Consumers should also wash and disinfect any surfaces that came in contact with the eggs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2025
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The hilltop compound is perhaps most famous for its car museum, a nearly 24,000-square-foot showstopper built to house Lyon’s epic personal collection, with room for 70 vehicles (none included with the sale, unfortunately), as well as an auto shop and wash and gas stations.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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Have the Yankees used that fifth inning for motivation or just flushed it?—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2025
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Both teams have lineups flush with guys who can knock down the triple.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
18 May 2025
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“Rinse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rinse. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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