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
Baking soda is often used as a cleaning agent, whether for rinsing fruit, making a cleaning paste, or absorbing odors in the refrigerator.
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Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026
For example, if allergies are due to pollen, staying indoors, using sunglasses or rinsing off your face after exposure can help decrease allergen load around your eyes.
—Neelam Patadia, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
Massage it into your scalp for a minute and work the formula through your middle and ends when rinsing it out.
—Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 22 Dec. 2024
Even more fun is the outside shower—for rinsing off under the night skies.
—Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 3 June 2026
For example, if allergies are due to pollen, staying indoors, using sunglasses or rinsing off your face after exposure can help decrease allergen load around your eyes.
—Neelam Patadia, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
Massage it into your scalp for a minute and work the formula through your middle and ends when rinsing it out.
—Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 22 Dec. 2024
Even more fun is the outside shower—for rinsing off under the night skies.
—Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rinsing
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Hives, flushing, nausea and diarrhea are common.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Another that pops up is that flushing a tick down the toilet is a good way to kill it.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
17 June 2026
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If possible, unpack directly into the washing machine and run clothes on high heat for at least 30 minutes, both washing and drying.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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Recharge the balls by washing them in a mesh bag on a delicate cycle, then air-dry or run them through a drying cycle on high heat.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
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The remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur battered parts of the southeastern United States with drenching rains and strong wind on Thursday, tearing through buildings, flooding homes and launching water rescues along the Gulf Coast.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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Other speakers raised concerns about potential odors and air pollutants emanating from the wastewater treatment facility and about how the facility might exacerbate flooding in the area.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
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“Rinsing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rinsing. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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