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Recent Examples of rinse
Once the larvae were done chowing down, the skeletons were removed from the containers and rinsed with warm water to remove any residual larvae or tissue.
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Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
1 July 2026
Carve Out an Outdoor Shower For rinsing off after a day at the nearby beach, Wood installed an outdoor shower.
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Rory Evans,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
And a pig like me would have picked Bing’s face up off the dirt, rinsed it in cold water from his canteen, and felt the skin flex in the palm of his hand.
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Will MacKin,
New Yorker,
28 June 2026
Then rinse the board with hot water, apply detergent, and scrub it with a clean brush to remove food debris and oils.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
28 June 2026
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Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
1 July 2026
Carve Out an Outdoor Shower For rinsing off after a day at the nearby beach, Wood installed an outdoor shower.
—
Rory Evans,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 July 2026
And a pig like me would have picked Bing’s face up off the dirt, rinsed it in cold water from his canteen, and felt the skin flex in the palm of his hand.
—
Will MacKin,
New Yorker,
28 June 2026
Then rinse the board with hot water, apply detergent, and scrub it with a clean brush to remove food debris and oils.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
28 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rinse
Verb
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Contrary to what those face-washing commercials from our childhood led us to believe, your skin doesn't need to feel tight or squeaky-clean after cleansing.
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For example, using the same cutting board for raw chicken and fresh vegetables without washing it in between can spread bacteria.
Verb
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But their surge in popularity has coincided with an increase in plumbing issues, because people are flushing them down the toilet.
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Running a short cycle after performing a deep cleaning cycle and hand-detailing the dispensers, gaskets, and filters can help to flush out any lingering residue from the cleaning process.
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“Rinse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rinse. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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