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

Simply rinsing them under water isn't enough to reliably remove them. — Angela Haupt, Time, 23 July 2026

Leave the mixture to sit for up to ten minutes before rinsing away. — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 22 July 2026

For leafy greens like lettuce, the agency recommends rinsing the inner leaves thoroughly under clean, running water after discarding the outer layers. — Olivia Laborde, AJC.com, 21 July 2026

Both rinsing and soaking grapes with regular tap water help remove dirt and reduce pesticide residues. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 19 July 2026

After rinsing the pipe, workers will refill it with clean water, refill the hole and repave the street. — Jasmine Mendez follow, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2026

Other photos show her rinsing off with a hose after getting out of the water. — Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2026

The best way to clean berries is by rinsing them under cold, running water for about 30 seconds. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 18 July 2026

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