as in flushing
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 rinsing
Finish with rinsing the peroxide and any leftover grime with water.
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
Once clear of debris, grab a garden hose, ideally with a high-pressure tip, and start rinsing the gutter and downspouts.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
Return potatoes to the hot pot after rinsing to promote drying and prevent them from becoming soggy.
—Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
Due to their intensive staying power, rinsing off won’t remove these liners fully.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 21 Nov. 2024
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Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 23 Nov. 2024
Once clear of debris, grab a garden hose, ideally with a high-pressure tip, and start rinsing the gutter and downspouts.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
Return potatoes to the hot pot after rinsing to promote drying and prevent them from becoming soggy.
—Mary Claire Britton, Southern Living, 22 Nov. 2024
Due to their intensive staying power, rinsing off won’t remove these liners fully.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Rinsing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rinsing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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