Thesaurus results for RINSES

rinses

verb

present tense third-person singular of rinse

as in washes

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 rinses Plus, its self-cleaning function rinses the brushroll after each use and dumps the debris into the dirt tank. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026 Moisture is why LaMarita never rinses cauliflower before tucking it into the crisper. — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026 The pH-balanced formula effectively lifts away makeup, bacteria, and daily buildup, then rinses off easily without leaving residue behind. — Lily Wohlner, Allure, 22 Dec. 2025

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Brunello Cucinelli kept fits classic (straight legs, slight cuffs) and washes light.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 July 2026
The vacuum and mop combo is a hands-free robot that auto-empties dirt into a 3-liter bag, self-washes the mop rollers, and auto-refills the water chamber for the next cleaning session.

— Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026

Definition of washes

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This physically flushes out residual cortisol and lowers your nervous system's internal temperature.

— Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Their first product was a liposomal omega supplement, a delivery method Elmi said encapsulates nutrients for higher absorption, in contrast to pills the body largely flushes out.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 20 July 2026

Definition of flushes

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If an agent misbehaves, floods a system, or takes an unauthorized action, the organization on the receiving end often has no reliable way to determine who is responsible for it.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Sunlight floods the main living area thanks to an entire facade of front-facing, floor-to-ceiling windows that also supplies immersive views of the surrounding forest.

— Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026

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