Synonyms of rinsing

rinsing

verb

present participle of rinse

as in flushing

to pour liquid over or through in order to cleanse

rinse that shirt immediately, or the paint will set

Synonyms & Similar Words

• flushing
• washing
• flooding
• irrigating
• sluicing
• washing out
• soaking
• flowing
• inundating
• engulfing
• swamping
• saturating
• splashing
• gushing
• streaming
• hosing
• drenching
• rushing
• deluging
• douching
• sloshing
• dousing

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rinsing

As many news reports will remind you, thoroughly rinsing produce under clean, running water is recommended, especially for fruits and vegetables with nooks and crannies where dirt and contaminants may become trapped. — Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

Spray with hydrogen peroxide and wait 10 minutes before rinsing and drying. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 14 July 2026

However, rinsing fruits and vegetables alone won’t completely eliminate the risk of cyclosporiasis because the parasite can still cling to food. — Laura Bradley, Health, 13 July 2026

To get the most benefit from fluoride toothpaste, avoid rinsing your mouth with water afterward. — Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 10 July 2026

Drying Blueberries After Washing After rinsing the blueberries, pour onto paper towels or a clean cloth and pat dry. — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 10 July 2026

Finally, the vinegar water rinse got more of the parasites off the raspberries than rinsing them under plain water. — Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 7 July 2026

Some physicians recommend washing your mouth out after use by gargling and rinsing your mouth with water. — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 5 July 2026

Carve Out an Outdoor Shower For rinsing off after a day at the nearby beach, Wood installed an outdoor shower. — Rory Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026