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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Consistently brushing, flossing, and rinsing your mouth out twice a day can help prevent a buildup of bacteria and debris in your mouth.
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Sarah Hudgens, Health, 5 Oct. 2024
Apply the mask, then leave it on for five minutes before rinsing it off.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
After rinsing it out, your hair is sure to glossy, velvety, and in peak condition.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 2 Oct. 2024
After rinsing and drying, they should be used or roasted in a few days.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 1 Oct. 2024
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Sarah Hudgens, Health, 5 Oct. 2024
Apply the mask, then leave it on for five minutes before rinsing it off.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
After rinsing it out, your hair is sure to glossy, velvety, and in peak condition.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 2 Oct. 2024
After rinsing and drying, they should be used or roasted in a few days.
—Johna Burdeos, Health, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Rinsing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rinsing. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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