A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
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You’ve got to be hydrating well before that, he says.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
The fruit is also made up of about 92% water, making it a hydrating option during hot weather or after exercise.
From Science Daily ● May 17, 2026
That brief chill allows the fat to firm and the panade to finish its quiet work, hydrating and binding.
From Salon ● Mar. 11, 2026
If you're going to use an eye cream, Tina recommends looking for one with hydrating ingredients alongside the caffeine as that supports skin quality.
From BBC ● Feb. 16, 2026
She produced an oblong cake of soap in a black case, a hydrating mask, a vial of cell renewal drops, and two tubes of face cream.
From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri
