rinse
verb (used with object)
to wash lightly, as by pouring water into or over or by dipping in water.
rinsed
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past participleof rinse.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof rinse.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
rinseverb (used with object)to wash lightly, as by pouring water into or over or by dipping in water.
Example Sentences
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Jack had reached for a vol-au-vent, swallowed it whole in one bite, rinsed it down with a glass of champagne and seized center stage all in one action.
From Slate ● Aug. 15, 2026
The solution that is not polymerized can then be rinsed away and the electrodes remain.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 15, 2025
We used special grated mittens to wipe the mixture off of our bodies in the private zen garden, then rinsed off in the shower.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2025
They also advised that all food waste shout be put into a food waste caddy and recyclable materials should be rinsed to help stop them being attacked by birds, animals or other vermin.
From BBC ● Mar. 14, 2025
The Captain followed Caroline to the kitchen and rinsed his hands by pouring a scant dipper of our precious fresh water over them.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
