remoisten

verb

Definition of remoistennext
as in to rinse

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for remoisten
  1. rinse
  2. refresh
  3. irrigate
  4. rehydrate
  5. flush
  6. wet
Verb
  • When ham is wet-cured, it is immersed in a brine of salt and seasonings, rinsed and then aged, says Kersten.
    Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Wipe before washing: Before rinsing pots, pans, and dishes, wipe them down with a paper towel to remove excess grease.
    Earl Foster, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of rinse
Verb
  • Initially, Starboard went down the path of long-term value creation – refreshing the board and focusing on improving the company’s cost structure.
    Kenneth Squire, CNBC, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Conference Championship Weekend Odds and TV Schedule College football odds from FanDuel Sportsbook refresh periodically and are subject to change, including on props and live betting.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of refresh
Verb
  • The lake keeps the crops irrigated and the Herbert Hoover Dike keeps towns in the EAA safe from flooding.
    Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2024
  • Salmonella can be spread via contaminated water errantly used to irrigate crops, according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention.
    Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of irrigate
Verb
  • That’s a rare treat in a place where meals are often rehydrated.
    Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024
  • The soil is still nice and warm but recent rains have rehydrated what has been a rock-hard, dry-as-a-bone soil.
    Paul Cappiello, The Courier-Journal, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of rehydrate
Verb
  • If everything looks good and the toilet still isn't flushing, replace it with a new one. Constant Clogging Clogs are not fun to deal with.
    Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
  • What are water conservation guidelines at the Grand Canyon? To support these efforts, the park requests adherence to the following measures: Minimize water use during cleaning activities. Reduce toilet flushing to essential needs only.
    Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of flush
Verb
  • Advertisement The Southland remains in high fire season, which could last into the new year without a wetting rainfall, and forecasters say more Santa Ana winds are on the way.
    Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Placing the plant in a dish filled with water allows its roots to soak up the moisture and keep your plant hydrated, without wetting the soil up top, where gnat larvae tend to live.
    Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of wet
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