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
Let towels soak for about 30 minutes, then rinse and wash in the laundry as usual.
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Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2025
Once the egg is empty, rinse the inside of the egg to remove any remaining membranes.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025
Who doesn’t rinse out (and ideally wash) a filthy blender filled with milky stuff?
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Once you’re done, rinse your mouth with warm water.
—Jill Di Donato, SELF, 3 Apr. 2025
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Amy Brightfield, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2025
Once the egg is empty, rinse the inside of the egg to remove any remaining membranes.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2025
Who doesn’t rinse out (and ideally wash) a filthy blender filled with milky stuff?
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Once you’re done, rinse your mouth with warm water.
—Jill Di Donato, SELF, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rinse
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Reynolds’ colleagues found 97% of people had never washed them, and many were contaminated by bacteria, including E. coli, from foods like raw meats and produce.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Geometric furniture and decorative elements are washed in rich colors and lush textures.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Toilets release a plume into the air when they’re flushed.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Drain and flush again before refilling with fresh water for use.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Rinse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rinse. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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