Definition of rinsenext
as in to wash
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 rinse If pollen is already high, just rinse first, then clean. Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026 An employee was washing and rinsing dishes. Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026 The formula can be rinsed off like a traditional cleanser or wiped away for improved hydration. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026 Shower after spending time outside to rinse pollen from your skin and hair. Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rinse
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  • Raw meat was frozen in trash bags and an employee washed dishes without rinsing them.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
  • The manager ordered more sanitizer and bleach during the inspection, and the dishware was corrected to be washed manually until the dishwasher has more sanitizer.
    Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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  • Typically, people are advised to stay out of the water for 48 to 72 hours after the last rainfall so the water can be flushed by the tides.
    Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Once unfolded, water — potentially mixed with local dirt — would be flushed through the compartments.
    Big Think, Big Think, 31 Mar. 2026

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“Rinse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rinse. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

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