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
Federal water irrigates most of the San Joaquin Valley and has double the capacity of the state.
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Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2025
It’s protected from the salty sea breezes by the hills and well-irrigated, favorable for the roses and jasmine grown here.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 6 Mar. 2025
Carter and her colleagues suggest fog harvesting could also be used to irrigate public parks or provide water to hydroponic farms, with less initial investment.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 20 Feb. 2025
However, there’s also friction between California, whose supply of Colorado River water is mostly used for irrigating crops in the Imperial Valley, and Nevada and Arizona, whose populations have been increasing dramatically (think Las Vegas) and need water for that expansion.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025
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Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2025
It’s protected from the salty sea breezes by the hills and well-irrigated, favorable for the roses and jasmine grown here.
—Mark Ellwood, AFAR Media, 6 Mar. 2025
Carter and her colleagues suggest fog harvesting could also be used to irrigate public parks or provide water to hydroponic farms, with less initial investment.
—Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 20 Feb. 2025
However, there’s also friction between California, whose supply of Colorado River water is mostly used for irrigating crops in the Imperial Valley, and Nevada and Arizona, whose populations have been increasing dramatically (think Las Vegas) and need water for that expansion.
—Dan Walters, The Mercury News, 9 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrigate
Verb
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Use a dishcloth to wash all parts, rinse, and place in the drying rack.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 May 2025
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The orange juice equipment parts and machine got washed, rinsed, but not sanitized.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Afterward, wash the cleanser off with lukewarm water and pat dry with a clean towel.4 Some people with sensitive skin find that cleansing with water in the morning is sufficient, and over-cleansing with products can irritate their skin.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
15 May 2025
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Before washing, inspect the area for any cracks or damage and repair them as needed.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
Verb
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After the session, a friend came to pick Priest up and was surprised to find his face flushed.—
Michael Pollan,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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This is small and simple, and consists of a sink, shower, and a flushing toilet.—
Adam Williams
May 19,
New Atlas,
19 May 2025
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“Irrigate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrigate. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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