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 Some physicians recommend washing your mouth out after use by gargling and rinsing your mouth with water. — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 5 July 2026 Swirl the berries for about a minute, then rinse them for 30 seconds under cold water to remove the vinegar, and dry as directed above. — Martha Stewart, 3 July 2026 Once the larvae were done chowing down, the skeletons were removed from the containers and rinsed with warm water to remove any residual larvae or tissue. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 1 July 2026 Carve Out an Outdoor Shower For rinsing off after a day at the nearby beach, Wood installed an outdoor shower. — Rory Evans, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rinse

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Some physicians recommend washing your mouth out after use by gargling and rinsing your mouth with water.

— Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 5 July 2026
The optimal times to use hair oil are before washing your hair or after a blow-dry.

— Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 5 July 2026

Definition of wash

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Being patient gives the enzymes time to break the bond between the stain and the fibers, so the stain can be flushed away during the laundry cycle.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
If the signal is red, the swimming spots are out of bounds for a day or two while the river flushes itself out.

— Camille Knight, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

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