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to pour liquid over or through in order to cleanse
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Recent Examples of rinsed
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
The formula can be rinsed off like a traditional cleanser or wiped away for improved hydration.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Glass bottles and jars, which should be emptied and rinsed before placing them in recycling.
—Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
After not hitting a ball in the water for 64 holes, Åberg rinsed it at both 11 and 12 to post consecutive sixes.
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Baking soda rinses are best for smooth-skinned fruits like apples, pears, and grapes; fragile fruits like berries should be rinsed gently with water only.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 14 Mar. 2026
Salmon does not need to be rinsed; in fact, rinsing the fish can lead to contamination.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
How to clean hummingbird feeders Ensure your feeders are thoroughly washed and rinsed before filling them with food.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Mar. 2026
Expect to have the leaves tapped along the body before honey is applied and then rinsed with a splash of cold water.
—Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
The bristles of a scrub brush travel across a surface to dislodge dirt and grime so it can be rinsed away.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
The formula can be rinsed off like a traditional cleanser or wiped away for improved hydration.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
Glass bottles and jars, which should be emptied and rinsed before placing them in recycling.
—Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
After not hitting a ball in the water for 64 holes, Åberg rinsed it at both 11 and 12 to post consecutive sixes.
—Justin Ray, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
Baking soda rinses are best for smooth-skinned fruits like apples, pears, and grapes; fragile fruits like berries should be rinsed gently with water only.
—Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 14 Mar. 2026
Salmon does not need to be rinsed; in fact, rinsing the fish can lead to contamination.
—Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026
How to clean hummingbird feeders Ensure your feeders are thoroughly washed and rinsed before filling them with food.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 Mar. 2026
Expect to have the leaves tapped along the body before honey is applied and then rinsed with a splash of cold water.
—Mindy Sink, Denver Post, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rinsed
Adjective
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There is about 650 acres of irrigated farmland and pasture, hay production and grazing.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2026
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Although Arizona is dry, gnats do show up around irrigated areas like lawns, gardens, golf courses and near standing water such as ponds or drainage areas.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Instead of being thrown out, these items will be washed and reused in an effort to cut down on plastic waste at CHS Field.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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Amid an ongoing court battle over clergy access to the west suburban ICE facility, Catholic ministers entered the building and, in the traditional Holy Thursday ritual, washed the feet of 14 detainees at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility, April 2, 2026, in Broadview.—
Todd Panagopoulos,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The study also found that the highest lead levels appeared in first-draw samples — water that had been sitting in pipes for several hours — while concentrations dropped after the tap was flushed.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
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Glowing skin, flushed cheeks, and subtle sculpting were the key trends, like Cara Delevingne's subtle pigments or Chase Infiniti’s glossy nude lip.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Now, as thousands more have flooded the streets, sentiments toward delivery robots seem to have changed very little.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
2 Apr. 2026
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Hundreds of posts from angry attendees flooded social media sites this weekend, many of whom said the event was a far cry from what was advertised.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The air was now cool and moist.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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Winds from monsoons, tropical storms, and even seismic activity can lift spores, while consistent rain and atmospheric rivers create the moist conditions that allow fungi to thrive.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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On a record so steeped in the perceptions of others, the thought is both encouraging and slightly terrifying.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
Pitchfork,
30 Mar. 2026
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Is there an Adult Swim show more steeped in bodily fluids?—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Therefore, no metal is deposited in aqueous electrolytes; only hydrogen is produced.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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The bangers hit harder, the down-tempo numbers get weirder and more aqueous; there’s a decent amount going on here.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
31 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Magnus shook his head, his damp hair flopping against the back of his neck.—
Ben Mezrich,
Vanity Fair,
6 Apr. 2026
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For non-removable cushions, use a damp cloth paired with an appropriate cleaner and work in sections.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Rinsed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rinsed. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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