remoistening

verb

present participle of remoisten
as in refreshing

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  1. refreshing
  2. rinsing
  3. flushing
  4. irrigating
  5. dunking
  6. wetting
Verb
  • As a psychologist who works with teens, Sophia Choukas-Bradley has heard from clients who spend an hour after having posted on social media obsessively refreshing their screens, watching their likes accumulate.
    — Angela Yang, NBC news, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Start the bidding frenzy, and then calmly use the time like a true fantasy veteran by reloading your plate of taquitos and refreshing your beverage.
    — Sports Betting, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of refreshing
Verb
  • Protect tooth enamel by rinsing your mouth afterward and not brushing immediately.
    — Sherri Gordon, HEALTH, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Although invisible, the bacteria from your cleaning rag (for instance) can easily transfer to other surfaces, even after rinsing.
    — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of rinsing
Verb
  • The bathroom is at the far end of the home from the entrance and includes a flushing toilet, a shower, and a sink.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Kerr recommends flushing excessive amounts of fertilizer from the soil with large amounts of water.
    — Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of flushing
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  • The Colorado River is a lifeline for the Southwest, providing water to around 40 million people and irrigating more than 5 million acres of farmland.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Water lawns deeply, allowing the soil to dry slightly before irrigating again.
    — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of irrigating
Verb
  • McClung prioritizes other aspects of the game before working on his dunks, but the Dunkman league primarily consists of athletes who focus on dunking.
    — Jason Jones, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • What to serve with pickle dip Set out planks of carrots, cucumbers, and radishes for dunking.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of dunking
Verb
  • Havenith said deliberately wetting clothing can provide evaporative cooling, including for older adults who may not sweat as effectively.
    — Aya Diab, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • For best results, water deeply at the base of the plant, allowing moisture to soak into the root zone rather than wetting the foliage, says Kelly Funk, president and CEO of Jackson & Perkins.
    — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of wetting
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