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adjective

as in irrigated

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verb

past tense of rinse
as in washed
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 rinsed
Adjective
His hands were not shaking, and the cup was returned to his father un-rinsed and brimming with water. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
Fore says borax can cake up and leave residue behind if it isn’t fully dissolved and rinsed out. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 1 Sep. 2026 But their work is less likely to become clichéd, because any stale fixations will always be rinsed and refreshed by the real. — Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026 Sometimes detergent residue can build up on towels and trap more moisture, so adding the vinegar to the rinse part of the wash helps remove detergent that wasn’t completely rinsed off. — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 25 Aug. 2026 The glass — sometimes rinsed, sometimes not — was then filled for the next customer. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 The roller rotates constantly and gets rinsed with clean water, so the part touching the car always stays clean. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026 It might be further spread by the industrial washing process, where many pieces of produce are rinsed in the same water. — Pien Huang, NPR, 2 Aug. 2026 Rosie and Jamie rinsed the bees off in the man’s shower as paramedics made their way to the scene. — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026 Hard plastics or metals should be thoroughly washed with soapy water, wiped down with vinegar or disinfectant, and rinsed. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rinsed
  1. irrigated
  2. washed
  3. flushed
  4. flooded
  5. moist
  6. steeped
  7. aqueous
  8. damp
Adjective
  • The Indus basin supplies about 80% of the country's irrigated agriculture, a sector that employs 65% of the labor force and represents roughly 25% of Pakistan's gross domestic product, according to data compiled by Chatham House.
    — Sam Meredith,Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • According to the Environmental and Energy Study Institute, about 52% of the Colorado River's water is used for irrigated agriculture.
    — Carly Sauvageau, USA Today, 28 July 2026
Definition of irrigated
Verb
  • Nearby, a 9-year-old washed his face discreetly in the bushes with a bottle of water, a bright orange backpack slung over his shoulder.
    — Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Sep. 2026
  • Undamaged tomatoes can often be washed, their stems removed, and frozen solid, then thawed and used in salsas, stews, or marinara later on.
    — Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of washed
Adjective
  • The focus was placed on her outfit, which meant makeup was minimal, with a focus on clean skin and a flushed complexion.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Cooling Body Wipes Feeling hot or flushed can accompany anxiety, and cooling yourself down isn’t always as simple as asking a flight attendant for help.
    — Brandon Schultz, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of flushed
Verb
  • While images of destruction flooded social media, 68-year-old Chris White, a lifelong resident of Kauai and the owner of a rental home in Poipu, noted that much of the island was spared significant damage.
    — GENE JOHNSON, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
  • This week, warnings about RSI flooded social media from researchers at both leading labs, following Jacob Coxon's explosive resignation.
    — Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of flooded
Adjective
  • Cheeses made with moist milk mature faster and can develop unpleasantly pungent odors and flavors like ammonia.
    — Vivian Song, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Black chokeberry does well in moist, slightly acidic soils and partial shade, but can grow well in various environments.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 6 Sep. 2026
Definition of moist
Adjective
  • Try adding it to a cup of steeped black tea with a little vanilla extract for a flavorful spin on a London Fog, or steam it to make a cozy chai latte.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The series was set when Comanches still ruled West Texas, and no ranch in America is more steeped in the history of the West than the 6666.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of steeped
Adjective
  • That molecular-level control could provide a way to increase the amount of energy stored in aqueous zinc-ion batteries without allowing unwanted proton reactions to dominate the electrode.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 20 Aug. 2026
  • All of these wheeled explorers found evidence of past aqueous environments.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of aqueous
Adjective
  • Apply toothpaste directly to the mark in question using your finger, then use your damp cloth to work the stain out of the wall, drying things off when it’s completely lifted out.
    — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Spot conceal as needed, using your fingers, a fluffy brush, or a damp beauty blender for a seamless look.
    — Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of damp

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