rinsing

Definition of rinsingnext
present participle of rinse

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of rinsing Maintain your tub by rinsing, wiping after use, avoiding bath oils, and ventilating. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Sep. 2026 Take an extra beat (and a bit of water) to emulsify the formula before rinsing it off for a thorough cleanse. — Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Sep. 2026 Prepare the sprouts for storage by rinsing and draining the sprouts thoroughly, then laying them out on a dish towel to dry for an hour or so. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2026 Torres likes to clean zellige tiles in 2-foot sections at a time, rinsing the microfiber cloth in clean water before moving on to the next section. — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 Sep. 2026 In fact, pre-rinsing dishes can waste more water than simply putting the dishes in the dishwasher as is. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026 Protect tooth enamel by rinsing your mouth afterward and not brushing immediately. — Sherri Gordon, HEALTH, 1 Sep. 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rinsing
Verb
  • The book offers creative ways to manage fear and negativity — like pretend-flushing your mistakes down the toilet — before, during and after a high-stakes task.
    — Lennon Sherburne, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Your Bowel Movements Help Remove Toxins The nutrients in pears support healthy bowel movements by keeping stools soft, which also encourages the removal of toxins by flushing out the digestive system.
    — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Americans aren't only paying more for food amid stubbornly high inflation — the cost of washing it down has also surged.
    — Mary Cunningham, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The facility lacked sanitizer and dishes were not sanitized after washing with soap.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The central lounge is designed like a cenote, with sunlight flooding in through a huge opening in the dome, which hits different sunbeds throughout the day.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Eastern Africa can be susceptible to flooding during an El Niño, drowning cereal crops there, while southern Africa is drought-prone.
    — Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026

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“Rinsing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rinsing. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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