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Recent Examples of irrigated
Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Roughly 650 acres of irrigated farmland and pasture is contracted out for hay production and cattle grazing.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026
The property, represented by listing agent Deke Tidwell of Hall and Hall, also includes irrigated pasture supporting a Black Angus cattle operation and equestrian and ranching infrastructure.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
According to the Colorado Climate Center at Colorado State University, by late June of that year, the state saw extremely low stream flows, rapidly depleted reservoirs, and severe agricultural impacts to wheat, cattle and irrigated crops.
—Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
There is about 650 acres of irrigated farmland and pasture, hay production and grazing.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Although Arizona is dry, gnats do show up around irrigated areas like lawns, gardens, golf courses and near standing water such as ponds or drainage areas.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Seeds and insects on suburban lawns, irrigated campuses, parks and croplands have lured them northward to be one of North America’s successful bird species.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
Since the 1979 revolution, Iran has pursued an aggressive hydraulic mission, building dams and diverting rivers to support sprawling cities and expanding irrigated agriculture.
—Ali Mirchi, The Conversation, 1 Dec. 2025
Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
The orchard is dry farmed, meaning it is not irrigated other than by winter rain, which averages 14-15 inches, the same as that of Los Angeles.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
The vineyard covers about 14 acres planted with three varietals, irrigated via solar power from one of the ponds.
—David Caraccio
march 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Robot lawn mowers are used in the gardens, and flowerbeds are irrigated with water from the ponds.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The Sonoran Institute planted and irrigated them in one of a series of stepping stones that birds may use on their way north from the ciénega and wintering grounds throughout Latin America.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
According to the Oklahoma State University Extension Office, yard damage from armadillos is most frequently noticeable in the summer months as lawns are irrigated.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Oct. 2025
In addition to water that irrigated the crops, water supply was raised from the Nile and its waterways by means of the shaduf, a levering device with a long pole, until after the pharaonic period when the Persian Wheel or saqia arrived, typically turned by a pair of oxen.
—Vanessa Taylor, Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025
Beyond the broad concrete steps that traverse the water-friendly (and automatically irrigated) xeriscaped front yard and through the lime-green door that animates the charcoal exterior cladding hides a small courtyard open to the sky, a classic feature in an Eichler home.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Coachella, which is hosted at an irrigated polo field surrounded by desert, is particularly susceptible.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Roughly 650 acres of irrigated farmland and pasture is contracted out for hay production and cattle grazing.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026
The property, represented by listing agent Deke Tidwell of Hall and Hall, also includes irrigated pasture supporting a Black Angus cattle operation and equestrian and ranching infrastructure.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
According to the Colorado Climate Center at Colorado State University, by late June of that year, the state saw extremely low stream flows, rapidly depleted reservoirs, and severe agricultural impacts to wheat, cattle and irrigated crops.
—Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
There is about 650 acres of irrigated farmland and pasture, hay production and grazing.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Although Arizona is dry, gnats do show up around irrigated areas like lawns, gardens, golf courses and near standing water such as ponds or drainage areas.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Seeds and insects on suburban lawns, irrigated campuses, parks and croplands have lured them northward to be one of North America’s successful bird species.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
Since the 1979 revolution, Iran has pursued an aggressive hydraulic mission, building dams and diverting rivers to support sprawling cities and expanding irrigated agriculture.
—Ali Mirchi, The Conversation, 1 Dec. 2025
Verb
Fresh water would be pumped at least 100 miles inland to reach California's Imperial Valley, a vast desert that today is irrigated with Colorado River water to grow crops from alfalfa to lettuce and onions.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
The orchard is dry farmed, meaning it is not irrigated other than by winter rain, which averages 14-15 inches, the same as that of Los Angeles.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
The vineyard covers about 14 acres planted with three varietals, irrigated via solar power from one of the ponds.
—David Caraccio
march 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Robot lawn mowers are used in the gardens, and flowerbeds are irrigated with water from the ponds.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The Sonoran Institute planted and irrigated them in one of a series of stepping stones that birds may use on their way north from the ciénega and wintering grounds throughout Latin America.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
According to the Oklahoma State University Extension Office, yard damage from armadillos is most frequently noticeable in the summer months as lawns are irrigated.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Oct. 2025
In addition to water that irrigated the crops, water supply was raised from the Nile and its waterways by means of the shaduf, a levering device with a long pole, until after the pharaonic period when the Persian Wheel or saqia arrived, typically turned by a pair of oxen.
—Vanessa Taylor, Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025
Beyond the broad concrete steps that traverse the water-friendly (and automatically irrigated) xeriscaped front yard and through the lime-green door that animates the charcoal exterior cladding hides a small courtyard open to the sky, a classic feature in an Eichler home.
—Mark David, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrigated
Adjective
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The result is a hefty cake with a moist, tender crumb that needs little to no frosting (think of pound cake or banana bread).—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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Jacob’s Ladder Also known as Greek valerian, Jacob’s ladder (Polemonium caeruleum) thrives in woodland settings with rich, consistently moist soil and cooler temperatures.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The tongs used to pull hot dogs and taquitos off the eternally turning roller grill didn’t get washed, rinsed and sanitized when in use for four hours.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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Recycling bins can get even funkier thanks to sticky bottles or cans that weren’t rinsed thoroughly.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Makeup Deals Under $25 My current makeup fixations are glowy bases and flushed cheeks.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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The study also found that the highest lead levels appeared in first-draw samples — water that had been sitting in pipes for several hours — while concentrations dropped after the tap was flushed.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Earth Tone Collection currently offers several neutral colors—desert sand, warm beige, dune taupe, washed khaki, dusty olive, soft clay, muted terracotta and light stone—and the clients can create other custom colors.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Hands washed, face refreshed, maybe a little skincare moment.—
Meredith Lepore,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Therefore, no metal is deposited in aqueous electrolytes; only hydrogen is produced.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
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The bangers hit harder, the down-tempo numbers get weirder and more aqueous; there’s a decent amount going on here.—
Christopher Claxton,
Billboard,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Officers flooded the area Wednesday night, with patrol cars lining the roadways and a police helicopter circling the park overhead.—
Naveen Dhaliwal,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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It’s been close to 30 years since Hollywood was flooded with theatrical rom-com releases.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The warmth and heavy saturation of these paint colors can make an already humid environment, like a bathroom, feel extra muggy, especially with certain types of lighting.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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This structure enhances polarization and draws in even more water, strengthening the material’s ability to generate electricity under humid conditions.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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On a record so steeped in the perceptions of others, the thought is both encouraging and slightly terrifying.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
Pitchfork,
30 Mar. 2026
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Is there an Adult Swim show more steeped in bodily fluids?—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Irrigated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrigated. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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