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rinse

verb

ˈrin(t)s

Definition of rinse

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 In her view, the benefit of rinsing to cut sodium outweighs the small dip in vitamin content. — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026 The Right Way to Clean an AC Unit Huckstadt recommends cleaning your AC unit by turning off its power, gently rinsing its exterior fins with your garden hose, and applying a coil cleaner if necessary. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 6 Aug. 2026 Before storing, rinse fresh herbs under cool running water and pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels. — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2026 Use the garden hose to rinse the shutters with gentle, low pressure. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rinse

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If there isn’t room in the dishwasher for a container and its lid, wait for the next cycle or hand wash them to ensure both top and bottom are clean at the same time.

— Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 16 Aug. 2026
The messages were created using temporary chalk and power-washing techniques, with a cleanup plan in place from the outset.

— Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 15 Aug. 2026

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An interesting note about Prawdzik’s study is that where cover types could be recorded, 90 percent of the birds shot were flushed from aspen stands containing lowland-brush understories.

— Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
In particular, crews are concentrating on keeping the town’s lift stations operating so that residents can continue to flush their toilets.

— Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026

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