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
An employee reportedly did not properly wash a ladle after using, only rinsing it with water and drying it with a paper towel.
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
To do so, after unplugging and disassembling the humidifier and removing and rinsing the filter, fill the water tank with a gallon of water and one teaspoon of bleach.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
Experts advise using them gently, wearing protective eyewear, and rinsing the grill after brushing.
—Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
The program mimics the routine for produce in consumers’ kitchens, typically rinsing it for 15–20 seconds, before testing for pesticides.
—Andrew Adam Newman, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
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Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 17 Apr. 2026
To do so, after unplugging and disassembling the humidifier and removing and rinsing the filter, fill the water tank with a gallon of water and one teaspoon of bleach.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 16 Apr. 2026
Experts advise using them gently, wearing protective eyewear, and rinsing the grill after brushing.
—Carolyn Gusoff, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
The program mimics the routine for produce in consumers’ kitchens, typically rinsing it for 15–20 seconds, before testing for pesticides.
—Andrew Adam Newman, Fortune, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rinsing
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That water still cannot be used for any purpose beyond toilet flushing, city officials said.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
26 Apr. 2026
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Water line flushing was completed, and water samples citywide continue to be analyzed, officials said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Apr. 2026
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The next day, Nataliia was washing the landing outside of her apartment with vinegar, as advised by officials, when an evacuation order was issued.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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This includes drinking water, water used for brushing teeth, washing for washing dishes and water for food preparation, officials said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Apr. 2026
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Then the Secret Service and every detail came flooding in and everybody went down.—
Calvin Woodward,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Pittsburgh had 16 prospects attend in person, but the real stars were the fans flooding the North Shore and Point State Park.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Rinsing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rinsing. Accessed 3 May. 2026.
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