as in flushing
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 rinsing
After rinsing, my curls felt feathery soft and hydrated—not flat or heavy.
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Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
Light humectants, including glycerin, make sure your skin is hydrated upon rinsing without making your face feel overly nourished or weighed down, making this formula ideal for combination skin as well as for use into the sweaty summer months.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026
Using too much laundry detergent can cause residue to be trapped in fabrics even after rinsing.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026
For extra protection, Stowell suggests soaking strawberries in a mixture of one part white vinegar to three parts water for five to 10 minutes, then rinsing thoroughly.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
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Jamie Wilson, Glamour, 20 Feb. 2026
Light humectants, including glycerin, make sure your skin is hydrated upon rinsing without making your face feel overly nourished or weighed down, making this formula ideal for combination skin as well as for use into the sweaty summer months.
—Emily Orofino, Vogue, 19 Feb. 2026
Using too much laundry detergent can cause residue to be trapped in fabrics even after rinsing.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 Feb. 2026
For extra protection, Stowell suggests soaking strawberries in a mixture of one part white vinegar to three parts water for five to 10 minutes, then rinsing thoroughly.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 14 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rinsing
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Though compact, it's equipped with storage space, a vanity sink, a flushing toilet, and a shower/bath, which is always a nice bonus in a tiny house.—
Adam Williams
March 10,
New Atlas,
10 Mar. 2026
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The buildings were reopened after mitigation efforts, including flushing and chlorination, and testing was carried out, according to city leaders.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Is there anything more comfortable than slipping into bed after washing and drying your sheets?—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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The same rule applies to washing dishes in a dirty dishwasher.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
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Large hail, damaging winds, flooding rainfall and an elevated, non-zero threat for tornadoes will be possible.—
Lauren Bostwick,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The hard truth is that clinging to the past and fearing the future cannot fix leaking roofs or flooding greens.—
Betty Resch,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Rinsing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rinsing. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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