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 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 Some American Standard models also include a series of openings in the rim that create a power flush, rinsing away material that often collects under the rim over time. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026 The Right Way to Clean an AC Unit Huckstadt recommends cleaning your AC unit by turning off its power, gently rinsing its exterior fins with your garden hose, and applying a coil cleaner if necessary. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 6 Aug. 2026 The suites are comfortable and thoughtfully outfitted, with private waterfront porches, plush living rooms with complimentary mini-bar offerings, and outdoor showers for rinsing off salt and sand. — Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2026 Duck bills have neither nerve endings for sensing toad toxins nor blood vessels for absorbing them; the juggling movements were conceivably an adaptation for rinsing poisons into the water. — Kimon De Greef, Longreads, 4 Aug. 2026 While occasionally rinsing with cold water may have some benefits, using very hot or cold water to wash your face can lead to dry, irritated skin. — Sherri Gordon, HEALTH, 3 Aug. 2026 But if your outdoor plants have collected some dust or ash during a period of heavy smoke, rinsing them off with a hose can be beneficial. — Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026

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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

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Guidance from the American Academy of Ophthalmology emphasizes a wearer washing their hands thoroughly with fragrance-free soap and water before touching the eye area to insert lenses.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
An employee was washing and rinsing mixing bowls in the front hand wash sink.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026

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