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to pour liquid over or through in order to cleanse
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Recent Examples of rinsed
Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
The facility’s equipment was washed and rinsed without sanitizing as the final step.
—Sacbee.com, 19 Dec. 2025
Two sinks leaked and an employee rinsed a sheet pan then put it away without sanitizing it.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 18 Dec. 2025
Emptied and rinsed aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and cardboard boxes from the week’s meals usually pile up quickly, but what about the pizza box from last night’s dinner or the takeout containers from lunch?
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Nov. 2025
Use an extra rinse cycle to ensure all detergent is thoroughly rinsed, and either air-dry or tumble-dry on low heat.
—Nathan Allen, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 2025
Worker rinsed hands in the three-compartment sink after coming in from outside.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Nov. 2025
When the wafer is rinsed, these clumps redeposit onto the surface, causing the defects.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
Stop Sale on the orange juice, the other oranges got washed and the orange juice machine got washed, rinsed and sanitized.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Verb
Most can be rinsed, but others need a soft-bristle brush.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2026
The facility’s equipment was washed and rinsed without sanitizing as the final step.
—Sacbee.com, 19 Dec. 2025
Two sinks leaked and an employee rinsed a sheet pan then put it away without sanitizing it.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 18 Dec. 2025
Emptied and rinsed aluminum cans, plastic bottles, and cardboard boxes from the week’s meals usually pile up quickly, but what about the pizza box from last night’s dinner or the takeout containers from lunch?
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Nov. 2025
Use an extra rinse cycle to ensure all detergent is thoroughly rinsed, and either air-dry or tumble-dry on low heat.
—Nathan Allen, Travel + Leisure, 14 Nov. 2025
Worker rinsed hands in the three-compartment sink after coming in from outside.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 11 Nov. 2025
When the wafer is rinsed, these clumps redeposit onto the surface, causing the defects.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2025
Stop Sale on the orange juice, the other oranges got washed and the orange juice machine got washed, rinsed and sanitized.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 21 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rinsed
Adjective
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Much of the cotton grown in Texas—especially under dryland, non-irrigated conditions—lacks the fiber quality required for textile manufacturing and is therefore often used for other purposes.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
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The river also irrigates more than 850,000 acres of farmland — the highest concentration of irrigated acres of any river basin in Colorado.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There are certain fabrics, materials, and items that are best dry cleaned or hand washed and laid flat or hung to dry.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Large waves from winter storms may have washed the molts onto the beach, Henry said — something observed in Dana Point in 2024, San Diego and Imperial Beach in 2023, Strands Beach in 2022, etc.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
7 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Luckily, there are ways to deal with the flushed skin, sweat, and uncertainty that can come along with menopausal hot flashes.—
Marnie Goodfriend,
Flow Space,
29 Oct. 2025
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In line with her recent beauty philosophy, the star opted for a minimal makeup look with flushed cheeks and a subtle pink lip.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Fans have flooded social media to share their support for Duff.—
Saba Hamedy,
NBC news,
7 Nov. 2025
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Vivid memories of countless nights spent watching bad cult movies with my childhood friends flooded my mind, accompanied by the energetic drum machine pulses and synthesizer melodies of famed B-movie composer Chuck Cirino’s score for Deathstalker II.—
Bear McCreary,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Waterspouts tend to form when the air is cool and moist, and the water is near its warmest.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Let the soil dry out slightly in between waterings and ensure the plant is not sitting in moist soil to help avoid root rot.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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There’s also a level of expertise that Questlove and Patel, by being so steeped in the music industry, were able to bring to the interview process.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
19 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Researchers from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University and Shenzhen University used a different type of cathode that delivers exceptional performance in aqueous zinc-ion batteries across a wide temperature range.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Nov. 2025
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Swift ends in the bathroom where Swift lies partly submerged in the tub — another ode to Ophelia, but also to the album's aqueous cover.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Rinse the area by using a damp cloth from cold water to remove the soapy mixture.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Insert the cutting in a 4-inch pot filled with damp, well-draining potting mix.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Rinsed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rinsed. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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