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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Or take Doofy Gilmore (Dave Sheridan), a lisping dimwit geek who washes with his own spit.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 4 June 2026
Beaches are routinely left covered in trash that washes into the ocean, degrading habitat and threatening marine animals through ingestion and entanglement.

— Letters To The Editor, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2026