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

Some American Standard models also include a series of openings in the rim that create a power flush, rinsing away material that often collects under the rim over time. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026

In her view, the benefit of rinsing to cut sodium outweighs the small dip in vitamin content. — Bridget Shirvell, Martha Stewart, 7 Aug. 2026

The Right Way to Clean an AC Unit Huckstadt recommends cleaning your AC unit by turning off its power, gently rinsing its exterior fins with your garden hose, and applying a coil cleaner if necessary. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 6 Aug. 2026

The suites are comfortable and thoughtfully outfitted, with private waterfront porches, plush living rooms with complimentary mini-bar offerings, and outdoor showers for rinsing off salt and sand. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026

Duck bills have neither nerve endings for sensing toad toxins nor blood vessels for absorbing them; the juggling movements were conceivably an adaptation for rinsing poisons into the water. — Kimon De Greef, Longreads, 4 Aug. 2026

While occasionally rinsing with cold water may have some benefits, using very hot or cold water to wash your face can lead to dry, irritated skin. — Sherri Gordon, HEALTH, 3 Aug. 2026

But if your outdoor plants have collected some dust or ash during a period of heavy smoke, rinsing them off with a hose can be beneficial. — Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026

Upon rinsing the treatment out, my strands felt much more manageable, with barely any knots post-shower (that rarely happens). — Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 30 July 2026