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to pour liquid over or through in order to cleanse
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Recent Examples of rinsed
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Any obvious surface dirt can be rinsed under cold water before storing but there is no need to wash them thoroughly—and be sure to thoroughly dry the leeks before storing.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026
Plastic containers that contained food can't be recycled unless they are thoroughly rinsed out.
—Chris Baskind, Treehugger, 20 Jan. 2026
Guestroom bathtubs can be rinsed monthly to remove dust and dirt.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
Cleanup efforts — including efforts to reduce the amount of sewage, fertilizer and petroleum products being rinsed into the lagoon — are heavily dependent on cities and counties.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
Bleach may also cause tools to rust prematurely if it isn’t rinsed off properly, and drips stain your clothes.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 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
Verb
Some formulas can be left on for a couple of hours up to overnight and rinsed off in the morning.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Any obvious surface dirt can be rinsed under cold water before storing but there is no need to wash them thoroughly—and be sure to thoroughly dry the leeks before storing.
—Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026
Plastic containers that contained food can't be recycled unless they are thoroughly rinsed out.
—Chris Baskind, Treehugger, 20 Jan. 2026
Guestroom bathtubs can be rinsed monthly to remove dust and dirt.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2026
Cleanup efforts — including efforts to reduce the amount of sewage, fertilizer and petroleum products being rinsed into the lagoon — are heavily dependent on cities and counties.
—Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Jan. 2026
Bleach may also cause tools to rust prematurely if it isn’t rinsed off properly, and drips stain your clothes.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rinsed
Adjective
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Since the 1979 revolution, Iran has pursued an aggressive hydraulic mission, building dams and diverting rivers to support sprawling cities and expanding irrigated agriculture.—
Ali Mirchi,
The Conversation,
1 Dec. 2025
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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
Verb
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Barzee washed Smart’s feet, then tried to remove her pajamas.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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McAdoo does point out that a stainless steel moka pot may be more durable and can be washed with soap and water.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The recent rain the Seven Oaks Dam missed out on flushed down Lytle Creek to the Prado Dam.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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Hot flashes are a common symptom of menopause that causes a sudden and unexpected feeling of heat across the upper body that is often accompanied by sweating and flushed skin, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Dec. 2025
Verb
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As Operation Metro Surge got into full swing earlier this month, more than 3,000 federal immigration agents flooded into Minnesota, carrying out sweeping detentions and facing off with protesters in tense confrontations.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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The moment quickly struck a chord with viewers, who flooded the comments with gratitude and emotional reactions.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
29 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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This sugar is very moist with a strong molasses flavor.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2026
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The Holocene Earth has been warm and moist.—
Adam Frank,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The water was the color of steeped tea; cypress knees were draped with moss like frayed velvet; gators slipped silently beneath us.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Dec. 2025
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Although the position of mayor is officially non-partisan, the race — which voters last month whittled down from a 13-candidate royal rumble to two finalists — has garnered national attention and become steeped in party politics.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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An aqueous zinc-metal pouch cell developed by the team achieved over 100 stable cycles at 80 degrees Celsius, with thermal imaging confirming a uniform temperature distribution.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
14 Jan. 2026
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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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To keep it healthy and fresh-looking, wipe dust off the leaves with a damp cloth as needed, and trim off any yellow leaves.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Lightly wet just the concave side of the board and place it on a damp kitchen towel on your countertop.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
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“Rinsed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rinsed. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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