Thesaurus results for RINSE

rinse

verb

ˈrin(t)s

Definition of rinse

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 Lightly sand the handles of a pair of wood or bamboo salad servers, then rinse and dry them. — Jodi Levine, Parents, 21 Aug. 2026 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 The glass — sometimes rinsed, sometimes not — was then filled for the next customer. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 Be sure to drink it through a straw and rinse your mouth with plain water afterward. — Jennifer Berger, Verywell Health, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for rinse

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People pointed to enormous rocks that had been washed downriver during the earlier floods, as others standing on a suspension bridge over the water were warned off with whistles.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026
Some pointed to enormous rocks washed downriver during the earlier floods, while others standing on a suspension bridge were warned off with whistles.

— Victoria Milko, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of wash

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Pack a tube of petroleum jelly (Vaseline) in your first aid kit instead of antibiotic ointment and remember to flush all scrapes and cuts with copious amounts of clean water before covering them with the jelly.

— Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Willis scrambled for a touchdown on fourth-and-3 after being flushed out the pocket by Zeek Biggers….

— Omar Kelly August 26, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

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