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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There’s no need to rinse the bird, and washing raw poultry can spread bacteria around your kitchen.

— Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
They’re also formulated to rinse away more cleanly than dishwasher tablets.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of rinse

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There’s no need to rinse the bird, and washing raw poultry can spread bacteria around your kitchen.

— Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
In certain communities, funeral practices included washing the body and sprinkling water on mourners, which risked exposing people to infected bodily fluids.

— Olayinka Stephen Ilesanmi, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026

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Showing off his prize porcelain in the studio during his podcast, Cat noted proudly that it had been used and flushed by royalty, including Jim Calhoun, Kevin Ollie and Dan Hurley.

— Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 1 Nov. 2026
Sheathed in a mahogany crust, my hunk of rib eye is flushed pink.

— Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of flush

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