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
After complaining of pain, Nelson continues, Dakar rinsed off the solution and gave her a fan to cool her face down.
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
And even using a placebo spray may have had some protective effects by rinsing and coating the nasal lining.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
To manage sodium intake, remember to drain and rinse the chickpeas.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
After blending, rinse thoroughly to remove any lingering detergent.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2025
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Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
And even using a placebo spray may have had some protective effects by rinsing and coating the nasal lining.
—New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2025
To manage sodium intake, remember to drain and rinse the chickpeas.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 31 Aug. 2025
After blending, rinse thoroughly to remove any lingering detergent.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rinse
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The lid and straw are dishwasher safe, while the brand recommends hand washing the cup to maintain the insulation.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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The female nurse washed her neck.—
Laura Vazquez,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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The river will still become polluted after heavy rainfalls due to runoff from the streets and flushing of city sewage systems.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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Remove any debris or clogs from the p-trap with your fingers before flushing the system with hot water, vinegar, and baking soda.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Rinse.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rinse. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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