Thesaurus results for RINSING

rinsing

verb

Definition of rinsing

present participle of rinse

as in flushing

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 rinsing Start by rinsing fresh, untreated rose petals in a colander. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026 This can be done by rinsing or wiping the board with a dishcloth or paper towel. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 28 June 2026 The best way to clean the interior of your fridge is to remove all shelves and wipe them down thoroughly with soap before rinsing with the hot water. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 19 June 2026 If only mild signs are present, Lago recommends rinsing the dog’s mouth with water, either using a hose or a damp cloth. — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 23 June 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 If stung, the department advises rinsing the area with saltwater, removing any remaining tentacle material with gloves, a plastic card or a thick towel and seeking medical attention if symptoms persist or pain increases. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 18 June 2026 According to the American Cleaning Institute, certain laundry additives function by coating fabric surfaces, meaning that residues may remain even after rinsing. — Zachary Reed, Mercury News, 23 June 2026

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One of the most direct things people can do is avoid flushing or discarding unused medications down the sink or toilet!

— Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Foad adds that the idea of eliminating toxins comes from sweat washing away trace amounts of heavy metals from the skin, rather than flushing toxins from inside the body.

— Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 1 July 2026

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News of his death – one example of the political violence roiling America in recent years – quickly went global, with graphic videos flooding social media and politicians on both sides of the aisle swiftly condemning the killing.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Bailey Allen After the fireworks ended there was a mass exodus of guests leaving the Esplanade and flooding the streets of downtown Boston.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 4 July 2026

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