Thesaurus results for RINSE

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 The sun was still beating down and Damaris needed to rinse off the heat and sweat of her walk. — Literary Hub, 1 Sep. 2026 Finally, rinse your entire shower with warm water and dry the surfaces with a new towel to prevent water spots. — Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 31 Aug. 2026 Drain and rinse a can of chickpeas and pat them dry (the key to getting them crispy). — Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 31 Aug. 2026 Use a clean produce brush on hard outer surfaces to remove dirt that is difficult to rinse off. — Kimberly Baker, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rinse

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But behind the crisp white tablecloths, strict dress code and expensive steak dinners was a kitchen full of immigrant workers washing dishes, preparing food and keeping the restaurant running.

— Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
Now, to the handwashing shortcomings, such as a cashier handling customer’s payment, then preparing drinks and serving plates of food to customers without washing hands (cash and payment cards tend to be germ motherships).

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of wash

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This looks quite snug – some compromises have to be made somewhere – and includes a vanity sink, a flushing toilet, and a walk-in shower.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Sep. 2026
But don’t flush the toilet—let your cleaning solution do the hard work for you.

— Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026

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