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Rehydrate

v.resilient, calmprofessional

What it means

To restore water or fluid lost from a body or substance.

Reach for it when describing replacement of needed moisture after depletion

The runners stopped in the shade to rehydrate before continuing.

Choose between these

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  • everyday

    drink

    taking in liquid is all that is known

    not when Drinking may not restore fluid balance.

  • everyday

    moisten again

    a dried material receives water

    not when Moistening is not bodily hydration.

  • warm

    replenish

    used reserves are filled

    not when Replenish does not specify water.

  • professional

    hydrate

    adequate water is supplied

    not when Hydrate need not follow dehydration.

  • professional

    restore fluids

    clinical replacement is measured

    not when The phrase may include intravenous treatment.

Said against

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  • dehydrate
  • desiccate
  • drain

It naturally appears in

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  • rehydrate after exercise

    Cyclists rehydrate after exercise with water and food.

  • rehydrate the body

    The solution helps rehydrate the body during illness.

  • fully rehydrate

    Soak the beans overnight to fully rehydrate them.