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
And importantly, the markings remained stable even after stretching, immersion in solvent, rinsing and drying.
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New Atlas, 5 May 2025
After rinsing, apply the accompanying gel cleanser onto damp skin and massage into a gentle lather.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Apply it after shampooing, leave it for three minutes, and rinse.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
Like the Andie Amalfi, the care instructions here are a little extra (pre-wash, then rinse immediately after wearing, hand-wash only, and lay flat to dry).
—Alexis Berger, SELF, 2 May 2025
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New Atlas, 5 May 2025
After rinsing, apply the accompanying gel cleanser onto damp skin and massage into a gentle lather.
—Dahvi Shira, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Apply it after shampooing, leave it for three minutes, and rinse.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 2 May 2025
Like the Andie Amalfi, the care instructions here are a little extra (pre-wash, then rinse immediately after wearing, hand-wash only, and lay flat to dry).
—Alexis Berger, SELF, 2 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for rinse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rinse
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Brush the top of the pie with the egg yolk wash and sprinkle the surface with the raw cane sugar and remaining cardamom.—
Ellen Gray,
Saveur,
15 May 2025
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Before washing, inspect the area for any cracks or damage and repair them as needed.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
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This is small and simple, and consists of a sink, shower, and a flushing toilet.—
Adam Williams
May 19,
New Atlas,
19 May 2025
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After the session, a friend came to pick Priest up and was surprised to find his face flushed.—
Michael Pollan,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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“Rinse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rinse. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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