How to Use hydrate in a Sentence

hydrate

verb
  • Drink fluids to hydrate the body.
  • Stir and set aside to hydrate and thicken.
    — Virginia Willis, AJC.com, 8 Feb. 2026
  • This keeps the crowns of the plant hydrated even though the turf won’t green up.
    — Special To The Denver Post, Denver Post, 15 Apr. 2026
  • These drinks are great ways to hydrate without piling on the cals!
    — Nicole Blades, Women's Health, 13 Apr. 2023
  • It can even be used as a pre-shampoo treatment to hydrate the scalp.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 28 June 2025
  • Both of these melons are hydrating foods that can help quench thirst.
    — Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 1 July 2026
  • This swap will help hydrate your skin without clogging your pores.
    — Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 8 June 2026
  • Nope—which is all the more reason to reach for this hydrating body oil.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 May 2026
  • Keep hydrangeas hydrated with a deep soak once or twice a week to reach the roots.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 22 Mar. 2024
  • The two-piece mask cools the skin while hydrating, plumping, and adding a healthy glow.
    — Iman Balagam, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Follow-up with a hydrating hair mask.
    — Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 20 Feb. 2026
  • Both of these oils contain fatty acids to hydrate the scalp and soften hair.
    — Macaela MacKenzie, Glamour, 27 Feb. 2024
  • Summer is the perfect time to grab a piece of fruit for a hydrating and sweet snack.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Health, 6 June 2026
  • Dry skin looks dull, so hydrate your face at least once a day with a good moisturizer.
    — Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 17 Mar. 2023
  • After planting, give them a slow, deep drink of water to hydrate the roots.
    — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 19 June 2026
  • Electrolyte drinks and powders are meant to hydrate and replace the lost salt.
    — ABC News, 28 Feb. 2026
  • Sante Fe is very dry, so make sure to always hydrate your under-eye area.
    — Claire Stern, ELLE, 8 Dec. 2022
  • This hydrating cream smells like a lush bouquet of roses.
    — Lily Wohlner, Allure, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Check soil moisture before the first frost and give the roots a good soaking to hydrate the shrubs.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
  • Meanwhile, hyaluronic acid and chia-seed oil work wonders to hydrate dry lips.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 Aug. 2025
  • Hyaluronic acid, squalane, and niacinamide step in to further hydrate and calm.
    — Lily Wohlner, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
  • The extra-large, 64-ounce size keeps kids hydrated all school day long, too.
    — Terri Peters, Parents, 13 Dec. 2023
  • Banish dull, dry winter skin with this hydrating serum.
    — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Its thick, creamy consistency can hydrate and soothe skin.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Reach for a hydrating cream or gel formula.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
  • What’s more, the formula is hydrating, but doesn’t feel heavy.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 4 July 2026
  • And don't forget to wear a sun hat and sunscreen, and drink ample water to hydrate.
    — Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 June 2026
  • Its formula is hydrating thanks to a mix of hyaluronic acid and squalane.
    — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 3 May 2026
  • Residents and tourists are all being urged to hydrate and to stay indoors.
    — ABC News, 23 July 2023
  • As for her day-to-day routine, the actress rises early and likes to hydrate first thing.
    — Korin Miller, Women's Health, 13 July 2023

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