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

On that note, another common mistake is not rinsing hair conditioner thoroughly enough once you’re done. — Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 10 Oct. 2026

Previous strategies for growing plants on Mars included rinsing these poisons out, bringing supplemental fertilizers from Earth, or avoiding Martian soil entirely and using hydroponics. — Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Maintain your tub by rinsing, wiping after use, avoiding bath oils, and ventilating. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Sep. 2026

Take an extra beat (and a bit of water) to emulsify the formula before rinsing it off for a thorough cleanse. — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026

Prepare the sprouts for storage by rinsing and draining the sprouts thoroughly, then laying them out on a dish towel to dry for an hour or so. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026

Torres likes to clean zellige tiles in 2-foot sections at a time, rinsing the microfiber cloth in clean water before moving on to the next section. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 Sep. 2026

In fact, pre-rinsing dishes can waste more water than simply putting the dishes in the dishwasher as is. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026

Protect tooth enamel by rinsing your mouth afterward and not brushing immediately. — Sherri Gordon, HEALTH, 1 Sep. 2026