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
Under a country club contract signed in 1988, the district supplies the club with reclaimed water from its sewage plant to irrigate its two golf courses, the report said.
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Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Rather than giving it the whole inch during one watering session, water twice weekly, irrigating for 30 minutes in each session.
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David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
26 June 2026
Its rivers irrigate more than 90% of the country's crops and generate most of its hydroelectric power.
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Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Water efficiently and irrigate only when necessary.
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Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2026
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Theresa Clift,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2026
Rather than giving it the whole inch during one watering session, water twice weekly, irrigating for 30 minutes in each session.
—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
26 June 2026
Its rivers irrigate more than 90% of the country's crops and generate most of its hydroelectric power.
—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
Water efficiently and irrigate only when necessary.
—
Daniel Scott,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for irrigate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrigate
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Scrub the grates with an old rag or abrasive dish sponge and rinse well.
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Ensure petals are thoroughly rinsed before use.
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Contrary to what those face-washing commercials from our childhood led us to believe, your skin doesn't need to feel tight or squeaky-clean after cleansing.
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For example, using the same cutting board for raw chicken and fresh vegetables without washing it in between can spread bacteria.
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But their surge in popularity has coincided with an increase in plumbing issues, because people are flushing them down the toilet.
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Running a short cycle after performing a deep cleaning cycle and hand-detailing the dispensers, gaskets, and filters can help to flush out any lingering residue from the cleaning process.
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“Irrigate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrigate. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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