How to Use rinse in a Sentence

rinse

1 of 2 verb
  • He rinsed the soap out of the cup.
  • I rinsed my face in the sink.
  • She rinsed the dirt off the lettuce.
  • The tools were rinsed in alcohol.
  • He washed the dishes and then rinsed them thoroughly.
  • Give the feeder a good scrub with the soapy water and rinse it off.
    — Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Mar. 2024
  • Collect the olive-green fruits from the ground, rinse them and enjoy.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2023
  • Drain the spinach, then rinse with cold water to stop the cooking.
    — Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Oct. 2023
  • Drain the beans in a colander and rinse with fresh water.
    — Sara Franklin, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024
  • Once the wall is covered use the clean sponge to rinse with water.
    — Sara Rodrigues, House Beautiful, 21 June 2023
  • Drain and rinse the rice with cold water to stop the cooking.
    — Felicia Campbell, The Arizona Republic, 17 Nov. 2022
  • Most guys just rinse their face with water and call it a day.
    — Dallas News, 30 Nov. 2022
  • The treatment is then rinsed out and the hair gets blow-dried again, then straightened to seal it in.
    — Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 2 May 2023
  • For the rest, rinse, dry well and store in a cool, dry, dark location.
    — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2023
  • Slice onion or, if using leeks, rinse well of any grit and sand, and slice.
    — Kim Sunée, Anchorage Daily News, 6 Apr. 2023
  • If the bottom of this feeder gets messy, just flip it over and rinse it off with the yard hose.
    — Kristen (kj) Callihan, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Mar. 2023
  • In the woods, some gasp for air, others rinse their eyes with water.
    — David Peisner, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2024
  • Once you’re done, hop back in the shower to rinse everything away.
    — Garrett Munce, Men's Health, 20 July 2023
  • The wax rinses off the skin easily, so you aren’t left with any sticky residue.
    — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 8 Dec. 2023
  • Buff then rinse the dry skin off for softer, smoother heels.
    — India Espy-Jones, Essence, 31 Aug. 2023
  • When no more black comes off, rinse one or more times with clean water.
    — Jeanne Huber, Washington Post, 17 Nov. 2023
  • Wet another cloth with plain water and wipe the shoes to rinse.
    — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, 30 June 2023
  • Simply pour the blood into the toilet, then move to the sink and rinse with water, and use a mild soap to wash it.
    — Alexandra Frost, Health, 25 Apr. 2023
  • Spray it with some WD-40, then gently comb and rinse to remove it.
    — Nina Derwin, Redbook, 15 May 2023
  • After the cure, rinse to remove excess salt and to wash off any funk.
    — Lucas Sin, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2024
  • Use hot water to rinse off the bleach, making sure there's no residue remaining on the tiles or the grout.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 18 May 2026
  • Simply rinse it out, toss it in the dishwasher, and get ready to start making your next recipe.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 17 May 2026
  • The frames are cleaned, rinsed in 6,000-gallon tanks, and coated using a custom process.
    — Kristin Shaw, Forbes.com, 17 May 2026
  • White mineral buildup on fixtures, soap that won’t lather and a tight or filmy feeling after rinsing all point to hard water.
    — Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 15 May 2026
  • Afterward, rinse the area with clean water to remove soap residue.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026

rinse

2 of 2 noun
  • She dunked the dish in the rinse water.
  • Use sanitizing rinse on the scissors.
  • Separate the greens from the beets and rinse both well.
    — Joanne Kempinger Demski, Journal Sentinel, 25 Jan. 2023
  • The rinse-off mask earned top praise as a GH Seal holder.
    — Jacqueline Saguin, Good Housekeeping, 16 Dec. 2022
  • Chris gives me a quick rinse down and then fills me up with black iced tea.
    — Jonah Bayer, SPIN, 14 Apr. 2022
  • Pods and tablets all tend to have grease-fighting agents and/or rinse aid.
    — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2022
  • Pour out the water and scrub with a sponge as needed; rinse.
    — Charlyne Mattox, Country Living, 25 Apr. 2022
  • This makeup sponge is easy to clean, and all the residue came out with a few rinses.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2023
  • Give the kiddie pool a good rinse to clear the residual soap.
    — Lindsay Tigar, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2023
  • Remove the plastic wrap, rinse, and gently scrub the spot with a soft cloth.
    — Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2022
  • Rub your scalp with a washcloth, and then add a bit more water to rinse.
    — New York Times, 14 June 2022
  • Work a small amount of no-rinse shampoo into your hair and brush through with a comb.
    — New York Times, 14 June 2022
  • For long-grain white rice, rinse 1 1/2 cups of rice until the water runs clear.
    — G. Daniela Galarza, Washington Post, 12 Jan. 2023
  • Start the cycle up again and add another rinse cycle at the end to get all of the bleach out.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2023
  • For 1 cup of cooked long-grain white rice, rinse 1/3 cup of rice until the water runs clear.
    — Washington Post, 21 Mar. 2022
  • Hand-wash the cheesecloth using a bit of dish soap, rinse well, hang to dry, then store for next time.
    — Beth Segal, cleveland, 15 Jan. 2022
  • The only thing this kit doesn't do is massage your scalp during the rinse.
    — Liana Schaffner, Allure, 21 Sep. 2023
  • This rinse-off masque balances the skin's pH to help achieve a smooth and clear complexion.
    — Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 26 Sep. 2022
  • To rinse rice, simply put it in a bowl and add about double the amount of water, then swirl it around.
    — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 5 July 2022
  • Its Vivian jeans in black rinse are one of my favorite pairs.
    — Julie Tong, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2022
  • Think of it as a gentle rinse, in which a liquid takes the place of a manual tool.
    — Deanna Pai, Peoplemag, 24 Apr. 2023
  • Give them a rinse, pat them dry, then spread them out on a dish towel for 20 to 30 minutes.
    — Melissa Clark, New York Times, 28 Nov. 2022
  • One of the most appealing reasons to shampoo and rinse in the morning?
    — Alison Caporimo, Seventeen, 16 Nov. 2022
  • But a scorching rinse may be making your face even more parched.
    — Jessica Cruel, SELF, 3 Oct. 2023
  • Easy to clean and built to last, food rinses right off and everything is dishwasher-safe.
    — ABC News, 16 May 2026
  • The three-compartment sink — wash, rinse, sanitize — could only go two for three.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 14 May 2026
  • Drain and rinse under cold running water.
    — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 14 May 2026
  • Place onion in a fine-mesh sieve; rinse under cold water and shake off excess water.
    — Rick Bayless, Midwest Living, 13 May 2026
  • Instead, a simple rinse-and-scrub routine keeps the bath safe while preventing slimy growth from taking over.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
  • Then, rinse with cool water and buff gently with a cloth.
    — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 11 May 2026

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