Thesaurus results for IRRIGATE

irrigate

verb

ˈir-ə-ˌgāt

Definition of irrigate

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 Starting Monday, the town says no one is allowed to irrigate, sprinkle or apply water to any outdoor vegetation. — Christa Swanson, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026 Powder detergents can help irrigate dirt and clay, whereas light-duty detergents are best for cleaning delicates, baby clothes, and other elegant fabrics. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026 In Boise and other parts of the Treasure Valley, some residents irrigate lawns with potable water supplied through public water systems. — Idaho Statesman, 23 Aug. 2026 Water lawns deeply, allowing the soil to dry slightly before irrigating again. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for irrigate

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The self-rinsing jet remains enclosed when not in use, so there’s less worry about the spread of bacteria.

— Eliza Thompson, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
When the water turns pink, discard it, then rinse and drain the oxtails.

— Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2026

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The only additional water usage for this collection comes in a single rinse wash given by Triarchy before the finished product ships so that the consumer doesn’t have to wash before wearing.

— Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
To kill lice or eggs that have jumped to surfaces, wash all clothing, bedding, head wear and toys that came in contact with the child’s head in the past two days in hot water and dry them on high heat.

— Emily J. C. Wong, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026

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