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hydrate

[hahy-drayt] / ˈhaɪ dreɪt /
VERB
moisturize, water
Synonyms
STRONG
combine with water drink water irrigate moisturize provide with water water
WEAK
Antonyms


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By the third inning, the children were taking a break from the heat, sipping on water, juice and soda to hydrate.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026

He has to constantly hydrate, so he places big cups of water on both sides of the stage with straws, but sometimes the crew and other actors help him pick up the cup.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026

The word hydrate means that water molecules are built into the material's structure.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 1, 2026

Each half of the game features a “hydration break” created to hydrate the allegedly parched athletes and add a few more Michelob Ultra advertisements to the telecast.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026

I have plenty of time to hydrate, claim a good spot near the starting line, and get in the zone.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

Methanol helps prevent freezing and the accumulation of solid hydrates that can plug gas-compression equipment and limit pipeline flow, and it acts as a solvent and corrosion inhibitor.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 21, 2025

The bottom line is water is essential, hydrates us and has countless other health benefits.

From Salon ● Sep. 3, 2024

The challenge now is making sure everyone hydrates well to recover as quickly as possible.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 29, 2023

Researchers have previously studied how changes in bottom water temperature near continental margins can affect the release of methane from hydrates.

From Science Daily ● Dec. 6, 2023

It cannot be used in alkaline solutions, since it reacts with the hydrates, and even with the carbonates, to form iodides and iodates.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Cornelius Beringer

People are advised to remain hydrated, avoid the sun, stay in an air-conditioned room and check on loved ones.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

"For most healthy people, regular movement, exercise and staying hydrated are all that's needed to support normal lymphatic function," he says.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

Madison and Wall did the same just yesterday, calling out factors including AI; the longer, more-watched and better hydrated World Cup; and consumer spending among the higher-income leg of the K-shaped economy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026

"Move immediately to a cool place, such as a designated cooling centre or a shaded area, and stay hydrated while resting," it advised.

From Barron's ● Aug. 2, 2026

But even if they don’t see me leaving the house, maybe they’ll know I’m hydrated just by looking at me.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

After the analysis, she was able to pick from care packages, each with a different purpose, such as slowing aging, hydrating the skin, clarifying it or brightening it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026

Bubble Skincare founder and CEO Shai Eisenman says many of the customers who buy her products—such as the Cosmic Rain hydrating mist or Star Dew eye cream—say $20 is their price ceiling.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

Dietitian Kate Hilton says she's drinking more iced water and eating cool, hydrating foods like cucumber, tomatoes, melon and frozen smoothies.

From BBC ● Jun. 25, 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

I wash once a week with a silicone-free hydrating shampoo.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie



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