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
Add the red onion to the colander and rinse the pasta and onion under cold water until the pasta is cool.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
Scrub off any food bits and oil with a touch of soap, then rinse thoroughly and immediately move on to drying.
—Julie Harans, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
Gently rub it onto the stain with a soft cloth, always moving in the direction of the grain, before rinsing and drying thoroughly.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
After polishing, Stewart washes each piece with dish soap, rinses with lukewarm water, and dries immediately to prevent watermarks.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Sep. 2025
Scrub off any food bits and oil with a touch of soap, then rinse thoroughly and immediately move on to drying.
—Julie Harans, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
Gently rub it onto the stain with a soft cloth, always moving in the direction of the grain, before rinsing and drying thoroughly.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025
After polishing, Stewart washes each piece with dish soap, rinses with lukewarm water, and dries immediately to prevent watermarks.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rinse
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Appetizer options include mini crab cakes and salmon bites, served alongside an assortment of specialty cocktails to wash it all down.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Sep. 2025
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The lid and straw can be quickly washed by hand, though some reviewers recommend using a straw cleaner for better scrubbing.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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The pocket collapses, flushing Lagway to his left.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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Removes Toxins The nutritional makeup of pears can help promote healthy bowel movements by keeping stools soft, which also encourages the removal of toxins by flushing out the digestive system.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Rinse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rinse. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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