How to Use rehydrate in a Sentence

rehydrate

verb
  • This will help rehydrate the meat and lock in more of the chili flavor.
    — Ac Shilton, Outside Online, 1 May 2018
  • But if the night gets away from you, that’s okay—just do your best to rehydrate the next day.
    — Julia Ries, SELF, 6 July 2023
  • Dampen the peat moss before adding it to the soil to rehydrate it.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 June 2026
  • That’s a rare treat in a place where meals are often rehydrated.
    — Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
  • All the water in the Willamette couldn't rehydrate me at this point.
    — Jessica Leon, EW.com, 21 June 2023
  • Why not rehydrate the city by replacing xeriscapes with more lawns and trees?
    — Edward Ring, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2025
  • For these kinds of workouts, plain water should be fine to rehydrate you.
    — Courtney Campbell, SELF, 19 Aug. 2021
  • Folks, tamales get a bad rap from chalky masa jackets that need a gallon of chili to rehydrate.
    — Mike Sutter, ExpressNews.com, 20 Aug. 2020
  • This may help rehydrate you after a stomach bug.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Bring to a boil, turn off heat, and let chiles steep for 15 minutes to rehydrate.
    — Kim Pierce, Dallas News, 4 Sep. 2020
  • These need to be soaked in hot water before using to rehydrate them.
    — Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 25 Mar. 2018
  • Avoid exercise in peak heat and bring enough fluids so that your crew can rehydrate.
    — Lizzie Hyman, Peoplemag, 16 Aug. 2024
  • Denno likes to mist a makeup sponge with it to rehydrate makeup.
    — Arden Fanning Andrew, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2021
  • Climate change has stolen the rain that normally would rehydrate the state at this time of year.
    — Wired, 28 Oct. 2019
  • Ube is also sold dried in powder form, which can be rehydrated and used the same as the puree.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Rose hip, orange peel, and aloe vera to nourish and rehydrate the skin.
    — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 16 Apr. 2026
  • Soak the root ball in water for about 30 minutes to rehydrate the roots.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Remove from heat, and let stand 5 minutes to rehydrate; drain.
    — People Staff, PEOPLE.com, 30 July 2022
  • The soil is still nice and warm but recent rains have rehydrated what has been a rock-hard, dry-as-a-bone soil.
    — Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 29 Nov. 2024
  • The soil will wick absorb water through the drainage holes and slowly rehydrate.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Jan. 2026
  • Apply cuticle oil to rehydrate your nails and skin, and you’re done.
    — ELLE, 17 Feb. 2023
  • The pellets can be rehydrated before adding them to potting soil or mixed in dry.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
  • Officials were forced to rehydrate the skin of her fingertips to use the prints to find her name.
    — Helen Wieffering, The Arizona Republic, 12 July 2020
  • Smoky and powerful, with a good amount of heat, these chiles are smoked, dried, and rehydrated in a tangy sauce.
    — Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Soak in these tips on rehydrating your potting soil for both indoor and outdoor plants.
    — Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 June 2025
  • If the person is conscious and able to drink, provide cool water or a sports drink to rehydrate their body.
    — Thomas J. Henry Personal Injury Law, Dallas News, 14 July 2023
  • The pellets can be rehydrated before adding them to potting soil or added dry.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
  • The astronauts used it to rehydrate their meals and drinks, and to extinguish fires.
    — Manasee Wagh, Popular Mechanics, 1 Aug. 2022
  • That means learning the best way to rehydrate your body in the heat is key to having a cool (not cruel) summer.
    — Erica Sloan, SELF, 21 June 2024
  • To rehydrate the roots, place the plants in a bucket of water overnight or at least for a few hours before planting.
    — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025

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