rinse

verb

ˈrin(t)s How to pronounce rinse (audio)
Definition of rinsenext
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 As a start, Mena recommends waiting at least 48 hours before washing your hair, incorporating a sulfate-free, color-safe shampoo on wash days, and always rinsing with cool to lukewarm water. — Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 1 Nov. 2026 White, non-gel toothpaste is best, paired with a microfiber cloth or a toothbrush, and always rinsed. — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 30 Oct. 2026 After every use, be sure to rinse your pumice stone clean under warm water. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026 If the washer cannot rinse all of it away, the residue can stiffen the fibers and attract additional soil. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rinse
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rinse
  1. wash
  2. flush
Verb
  • There’s no need to rinse the bird, and washing raw poultry can spread bacteria around your kitchen.
    — Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
  • In certain communities, funeral practices included washing the body and sprinkling water on mourners, which risked exposing people to infected bodily fluids.
    — Olayinka Stephen Ilesanmi, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of wash
Verb
  • Showing off his prize porcelain in the studio during his podcast, Cat noted proudly that it had been used and flushed by royalty, including Jim Calhoun, Kevin Ollie and Dan Hurley.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Sheathed in a mahogany crust, my hunk of rib eye is flushed pink.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of flush

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“Rinse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rinse. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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