rinse
verb (used with object)
to wash lightly, as by pouring water into or over or by dipping in water.
is rinsing
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present progressiveof rinse (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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It’s now Friday, two days before the market, and Mandy is rinsing and spinning sorrel in a giant salad spinner that’s popular on farms in France.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 16, 2022
Abby is rinsing spinach so she can make the salad.
From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson
During these months, the only act that gives me comfort is rinsing the evening rice, my daily chore.
From "A Step from Heaven" by An Na
John is rinsing a washcloth in a nearby basin.
From "Legend" by Marie Lu
