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.
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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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rinses
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After each print, the machine washes the leftover pigment from its gears, turning the once distinctly red and blue dyes into an oozing purple liquid.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
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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
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This process flushes out toxic metabolic byproducts, including amyloid-beta.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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The body flushes the extra sugar out through urine — and takes a lot of hydration with it, leaving people both running to the bathroom constantly and feeling parched.—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
1 May 2026
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Eating quickly floods your body with calories, which can cause blood sugar levels to skyrocket.—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
9 June 2026
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The virus floods the immune system, eventually shredding our vasculature.—
Neil Vora,
Time,
22 May 2026
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“Rinses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rinses. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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