REMOISTENING Synonyms: 35 Similar and Opposite Words

remoistening

verb

present participle of remoisten

as in refreshing

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Start the bidding frenzy, and then calmly use the time like a true fantasy veteran by reloading your plate of taquitos and refreshing your beverage.

— Sports Betting, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
However, a cleanse is focused on consuming appropriate healthy foods, minerals and vitamins, while detoxes focus on removing toxins and refreshing the body.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of refreshing

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Although invisible, the bacteria from your cleaning rag (for instance) can easily transfer to other surfaces, even after rinsing.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 20 Aug. 2026
For best results, the brand recommends massaging a dollop into the scalp for two full minutes before rinsing it out.

— Isabel Bekele, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of rinsing

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Glassnode had bitcoin braced for $58,500 as recently as August 18, and traders in Forbes coverage of the $70,000 break saw a bull trap flushing toward $44,000.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Backcountry Tiny Homes The bathroom is nearby and includes a shower, plus a vanity sink, a flushing toilet, and a little more storage.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of flushing

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The Colorado River is a lifeline for the Southwest, providing water to around 40 million people and irrigating more than 5 million acres of farmland.

— Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Water lawns deeply, allowing the soil to dry slightly before irrigating again.

— Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of irrigating

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McClung prioritizes other aspects of the game before working on his dunks, but the Dunkman league primarily consists of athletes who focus on dunking.

— Jason Jones, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
What to serve with pickle dip Set out planks of carrots, cucumbers, and radishes for dunking.

— Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of dunking

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Havenith said deliberately wetting clothing can provide evaporative cooling, including for older adults who may not sweat as effectively.

— Aya Diab, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
For best results, water deeply at the base of the plant, allowing moisture to soak into the root zone rather than wetting the foliage, says Kelly Funk, president and CEO of Jackson & Perkins.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of wetting

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