as in to rinse
to pour liquid over or through in order to cleanse
if you get the chemical in your eye, irrigate the eye thoroughly with water
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Recent Examples of irrigate
Its ditch and tunnel system that was used to irrigate sugar crops has since been transformed into a refreshing adventure course.
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Rachel Ng, AFAR Media, 7 May 2025
Water Water plants regularly the first two years after planting, irrigating deeply once or twice per week.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
In addition, the agricultural runoff that nourished the lake has dwindled over the years as farmers irrigated more efficiently.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2025
Use drip irrigation or soaker hoses under the vegetables to irrigate the,m but leave nearby weeds without water.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
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Rachel Ng, AFAR Media, 7 May 2025
Water Water plants regularly the first two years after planting, irrigating deeply once or twice per week.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2025
In addition, the agricultural runoff that nourished the lake has dwindled over the years as farmers irrigated more efficiently.
—Jorge L. Ortiz, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2025
Use drip irrigation or soaker hoses under the vegetables to irrigate the,m but leave nearby weeds without water.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrigate
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If stung, experts recommend rinsing the area with seawater (not fresh water), removing any tentacles with a gloved hand or tweezers, and seeking medical attention if symptoms worsen.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
30 July 2025
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After rinsing your rag, wipe in the opposite direction.—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Regular gravel grinding means regularly washing your bike and lubricating the chain.—
Eric Bangeman,
ArsTechnica,
25 July 2025
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The water piped into homes is often used for washing clothes, bathing and watering gardens.—
Jake Goodrick
July 25,
Sacbee.com,
25 July 2025
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The department also works closely with the city’s water service contractors to ensure all fire hydrants throughout the city are properly maintained and flushed annually, with records of each test to support water supply readiness.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 July 2025
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After clearing the clog, run a dishwasher cycle without any dishes or detergent to clean the interior and flush out the drain.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 July 2025
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“Irrigate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrigate. Accessed 3 Aug. 2025.
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