hydrates

Definition of hydratesnext
present tense third-person singular of hydrate
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Verb
  • Users place the pouch between the gum and upper lip, where saliva moistens it and releases nicotine.
    Fran Kritz, Verywell Health, 12 May 2026
  • Dermatologists created this moisturizing lotion, which moistens your tattoo and creates a protective skin barrier.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Uncharted waters The Covid-19 pandemic was Powell’s most daunting challenge at the helm of the world’s most powerful central bank, economists and former Fed officials say.
    Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 15 May 2026
  • Poor to hazardous boating conditions continue across offshore Volusia and Brevard County waters.
    Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • Some have baths, others showers, most have an outside terrace or balcony.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 May 2026
  • Bradley likes to brush her biscuits with heavy cream to lend a nice shiny coat and promote a golden crown, then showers them with poppy seeds and salt for extra crunch and flavor.
    Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Hydrates.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hydrates. Accessed 22 May. 2026.

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