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Recent Examples of irrigated
Hanqin Tian, Fortune, 25 May 2026
In the past, irrigated rice paddies were kept flooded throughout the growing season, resulting in constant greenhouse gas emissions produced by microbes that thrive in the wet environment.
—Hanqin Tian, The Conversation, 22 May 2026
According to the Colorado Golf Coalition, the state’s courses take up 33,061 total acres; of that, 16,366 acres are irrigated turfgrass.
—Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Continuing to cut farm water allocations is on track to fallow a million acres or more of irrigated farmland in the state, causing a devastating loss of jobs and economic productivity.
—Edward Ring, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
One problematic issue of this new law is Water Code Section 10608(e)(2), which requires HOAs with over 5,000 square feet of irrigated common area (not only turf) to certify compliance to the State Water Board every three years.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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
ABC News, 20 May 2026
Plants are less likely to catch fire if they are properly irrigated, pruned to remove all dead material, and free of fallen leaves, needles and twigs.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
When selecting a sprinkler, look for one with a coverage pattern that most closely matches the area to be irrigated (the shape and size of the space the sprinkler covers should be listed on the package).
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
There's no question about the iconic status of Tegallalang, the flawless and highly photogenic rice terraces curving around hillsides and irrigated by the subak system, which has UNESCO status.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
The Gottenborgs, who raise cattle and hay, irrigated a little in the last couple of weeks.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
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
Adjective
In the past, irrigated rice paddies were kept flooded throughout the growing season, resulting in constant greenhouse gas emissions produced by microbes that thrive in the wet environment.
—Hanqin Tian, Fortune, 25 May 2026
In the past, irrigated rice paddies were kept flooded throughout the growing season, resulting in constant greenhouse gas emissions produced by microbes that thrive in the wet environment.
—Hanqin Tian, The Conversation, 22 May 2026
According to the Colorado Golf Coalition, the state’s courses take up 33,061 total acres; of that, 16,366 acres are irrigated turfgrass.
—Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 14 May 2026
Continuing to cut farm water allocations is on track to fallow a million acres or more of irrigated farmland in the state, causing a devastating loss of jobs and economic productivity.
—Edward Ring, Oc Register, 25 Apr. 2026
One problematic issue of this new law is Water Code Section 10608(e)(2), which requires HOAs with over 5,000 square feet of irrigated common area (not only turf) to certify compliance to the State Water Board every three years.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
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
Verb
Williams saw close to 100 bushels of wheat per acre irrigated last year, but this year might only have 30 to 40.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
Plants are less likely to catch fire if they are properly irrigated, pruned to remove all dead material, and free of fallen leaves, needles and twigs.
—The San Diego Union Tribune, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 May 2026
When selecting a sprinkler, look for one with a coverage pattern that most closely matches the area to be irrigated (the shape and size of the space the sprinkler covers should be listed on the package).
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
There's no question about the iconic status of Tegallalang, the flawless and highly photogenic rice terraces curving around hillsides and irrigated by the subak system, which has UNESCO status.
—Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2026
The Gottenborgs, who raise cattle and hay, irrigated a little in the last couple of weeks.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrigated
Adjective
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This change will make brownies more moist and gooey since milk is more fatty and flavorful than water.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
1 June 2026
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Adding sour cream ensures the finished sheet cake is moist, while a swirl of brown sugar and cinnamon adds just the right amount of flavor.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Instead of deep scrubbing carpet fibers repeatedly, most dirt can simply be rinsed away with water, helping maintain a cleaner cabin with less effort.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 May 2026
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Ensure The 3 Compartment Sink Is Washed,rinsed, And Sanitized, And Air Dried Before Being Used As A Food Contact Surface.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Previously, the city burned flushed waste, leaving an odor around Blue River and I-435.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
5 May 2026
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The filters must be occasionally back-flushed for proper operation.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Everything had to be done first, rocks moved, grass cut, ladders put away, dishes washed.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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As its flippers met sand and the ocean washed across its shell for the first time in six months, Earl Grey charged for home.—
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Firefighters across the country filed a class-action lawsuit alleging cancer and other serious health conditions caused by aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF), which contains PFAS and is expelled from fire extinguishers.—
John F. McQuillan,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2026
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Trained in chemistry at Harvard and Stanford, Beh has spent years inventing safer, large-scale energy storage technologies, including revolutionary aqueous organic flow batteries, during his postdoctoral research.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
6 May 2026
Verb
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Pasadena City Councilmember Rick Cole said the city's nonemergency line was flooded with calls from people confused about what was happening.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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The dam failure, later blamed on poor design, flooded five counties and inundated more than 300 square miles, with water traveling 155 miles downstream, according to the Association of State Dam Safety Officials.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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June also begins with hot and humid conditions across North Texas.—
Nelly Carreño,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
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So yeah, maybe avoid that kind of humid time of year.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2026
Adjective
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Things like the origin of Earth's water, the formation of tectonic plates, and momentous events that might have shaped the planet's evolution all remain steeped in hypothesis.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
11 May 2026
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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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“Irrigated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrigated. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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