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adjective

as in irrigated

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verb

past tense of rinse
as in washed
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 rinsed
Adjective
His hands were not shaking, and the cup was returned to his father un-rinsed and brimming with water. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Verb
An employee also rinsed off their hands at the sprayer for the dish machine as a means of washing their hands. — Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 10 Oct. 2026 The tongs used to grab pastelitos, croquetas and empanadas from the hot box had been in use more than four hours without being washed, rinsed and sanitized again. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026 Machine Wash Cotton and fleece robes can be washed in the washing machine but be sure to wash with similar items and keep your load size small to ensure the fabric is fully rinsed and clean when the cycle is complete. — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026 Washing soda functions as a processing aid and is rinsed out before the straw becomes pulp, the organization said. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026 In the clip, the Traitors star rinsed off under an outdoor shower while wearing a colorful Speedo. — Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026 Over and over, my father rinsed the rice, drained the water, then filled the pot again. — Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026 Canned options can be rinsed to reduce sodium, but fresh and dried options are also available. — Angela Ryan Lee, Verywell Health, 10 Sep. 2026 Fore says borax can cake up and leave residue behind if it isn’t fully dissolved and rinsed out. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 1 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rinsed
  1. irrigated
  2. washed
  3. flushed
  4. flooded
  5. moist
  6. steeped
  7. aqueous
  8. damp
Adjective
  • The Indus basin supplies about 80% of the country's irrigated agriculture, a sector that employs 65% of the labor force and represents roughly 25% of Pakistan's gross domestic product, according to data compiled by Chatham House.
    — Sam Meredith,Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • According to the Environmental and Energy Study Institute, about 52% of the Colorado River's water is used for irrigated agriculture.
    — Carly Sauvageau, USA Today, 28 July 2026
Definition of irrigated
Verb
  • The collection also includes an oversize reversible bomber jacket, washed and distressed sweatshirts and T-shirts, a polo, baseball caps and dedicated kids’ pieces.
    — Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • The tongs used to grab pastelitos, croquetas and empanadas from the hot box had been in use more than four hours without being washed, rinsed and sanitized again.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of washed
Adjective
  • The focus was placed on her outfit, which meant makeup was minimal, with a focus on clean skin and a flushed complexion.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Cooling Body Wipes Feeling hot or flushed can accompany anxiety, and cooling yourself down isn’t always as simple as asking a flight attendant for help.
    — Brandon Schultz, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of flushed
Verb
  • The grand staircase was covered in 6 inches of ice and the basement was flooded with 4 feet of water.
    — Adam Harrington, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • While outside spending in support of Paxton has flooded the Texas airwaves with ads, Talarico's campaign itself has outpaced Paxton's in fundraising from donors eager for Texas to forgo its solidly Republican title.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of flooded
Adjective
  • Rainfall in the Central Valley will be light at best, but up to an inch will be possible or areas along the coast as the low pushes cold moist air over land.
    — Sean Macaday, Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The resulting meatballs were moist, herby, spiced, seasoned, spicy and just a joy to eat.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of moist
Adjective
  • Try adding it to a cup of steeped black tea with a little vanilla extract for a flavorful spin on a London Fog, or steam it to make a cozy chai latte.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The series was set when Comanches still ruled West Texas, and no ranch in America is more steeped in the history of the West than the 6666.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of steeped
Adjective
  • The palladium membrane transported those protons into a separate, non-aqueous catholyte, where nitrogen underwent Li-NRR and was converted into ammonia.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
  • All of these wheeled explorers found evidence of past aqueous environments.
    — Mike Wall, Space.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of aqueous
Adjective
  • The weather will be raw, damp, and chilly with wind-chills falling into the 40s.
    — Gregory Padgett, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Ventile, developed for the British military in 1943, is a cotton weave that leverages the fabric’s desire to expand when wet; when densely woven, the damp fibers actually create a natural elemental barrier—no weatherproofing chemicals required.
    — Daniel Varghese, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of damp

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