HYDRATE Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

hydrate

verb

Definition of hydrate

as in to moisturize

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Recent Examples of hydrate From Brooke Shields to Kate Moss, this ultra-smooth balm is praised for its ability to deeply hydrate and soften lips. — Kiana Murden, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026 As opposed to a standard sheet mask, the flexible film ensures maximum product absorption to strengthen, firm, brighten, and hydrate your epidermis from the outside in. — Essence Wiley, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026 Allantoin is also included to hydrate and soothe the surrounding skin. — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026 Tons of top-sellers are marked down ahead of the big day, like this Laneige lip mask that hardly ever goes on sale and this K-beauty reparative serum designed to hydrate, smooth, and soothe complexions. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for hydrate

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Thanks to the high concentration of PDRN, niacinamide, NAD, and caffeine, the mask has all of the right ingredients to moisturize, firm, and revitalize your skin in one use.

— Essence Wiley, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026
Always moisturize afterward to lock in hydration and support the skin barrier.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of moisturize

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To revive stale bread, moisten the crust, wrap in foil, and heat in a 300°F oven for 10–15 minutes.

— Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2026
Squares of cardboard were pinned under burger patties to reinforce plumpness; motor oil was poured over pancakes so as not to overly moisten them.

— Brady Brickner-Wood, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of moisten

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But higher yields haven’t yet attracted enough investors to test the bond market waters again.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Though ocean waters across the Atlantic are amply warm right now, those cross-cutting winds—known as wind shear—aren’t abating.

— Andrea Thompson, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of water

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Heating the indoor air in winter means the air will retain more moisture (it won't be dispersed to help humidify plants or your sinuses), but lowering the thermostat to a temperate 68 degrees F can help increase relative humidity in your home, and this can help your houseplants stay vibrant.

— Peg Aloi, The Spruce, 5 Jan. 2026
Great for small bedrooms or offices, the Crane cool mist humidifier can humidify spaces up to 500 square feet for up to 24-hours.

— Christopher Murray may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom., FOXNews.com, 13 Oct. 2025

Definition of humidify

Verb

Lightly mist rolls with water from spray bottle; sprinkle with flaky sea salt.

— Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026
Dyer suggests misting the cloth with the cleaning solution and wiping the window in vertical sections before using a dry cloth to wipe the areas again.

— Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of mist

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The bathroom, done up entirely in marble, has its own sound system and a separate tub and shower.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Prosecutors also described a recliner where Hastert often sat in the locker room with a direct view of the stalls where the boys showered.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026

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