rinsed; rinsing
1
: to cleanse by flushing with liquid (such as water)
—often used with out
rinse out the mouth
2
a
: to cleanse (as of soap) by clear water
b
: to treat (hair) with a rinse
3
: to remove (dirt or impurities) by washing lightly or in water only
rinser
noun
1
: the act or process of rinsing
2
a
: liquid used for rinsing
b
: a solution that temporarily tints hair
Examples of rinse in a Sentence
Verb
I rinsed my face in the sink.
He washed the dishes and then rinsed them thoroughly.
The tools were rinsed in alcohol.
She rinsed the dirt off the lettuce.
He rinsed the soap out of the cup.
Noun
She dunked the dish in the rinse water.
Use sanitizing rinse on the scissors.
a bottle of hair rinse
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Melissa Locker, 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
Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 Nov. 2024
The rinse also deploys the brand’s 9% alpha hydroxy acid blend of exfoliating glycolic and lactic acids, which dissolve buildup and excess sebum for a cleaner, fresher feel after washing.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Oct. 2024
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Verb
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
Due to their intensive staying power, rinsing off won’t remove these liners fully.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 21 Nov. 2024
Noun
As a start, consider doing saline rinses more regularly (a couple of times each week) and see if that helps, Dr. Zeichner suggests.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 1 Nov. 2024
The rinse also deploys the brand’s 9% alpha hydroxy acid blend of exfoliating glycolic and lactic acids, which dissolve buildup and excess sebum for a cleaner, fresher feel after washing.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 26 Oct. 2024
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“Rinse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rinse. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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rinse
1 of 2 verb
rinsed; rinsing
1
a
: to wash lightly with water
rinse out your mouth
rinse the apple before you eat it
b
: to clean off with clear water the soap left over from washing
rinse the dishes
2
: to treat (hair) with a rinse
rinser
noun
rinse
2 of 2 noun1
: an act of rinsing
2
a
: liquid used for rinsing
b
: a solution that temporarily tints hair
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