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verb

Definition of sluicenext
as in to rinse
to pour liquid over or through in order to cleanse he sluiced the gutters with lots of water in order to make sure they were clear

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sluice

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noun

as in drain

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Recent Examples of sluice
Verb
Stream beds were exempt from vegetation clearing, an attempt to keep powerful winter flows from sluicing sediment into the lake. — Calmatters, The Mercury News, 20 Mar. 2025 This was an incredible claim given the amount of money that came sluicing into the family coffers thanks to the generosity of dubious foreign actors. — Rich Lowry, Boston Herald, 4 Dec. 2024
Noun
At a river sluice gate outside Thurakgaon, locals gather near sunset to take photos and eat snacks. — Simon Montlake, Christian Science Monitor, 10 Feb. 2026 The farm also offers other events including a sweet pea maze (included with admission), $8 wagon tours, gold sluice mining, wine tasting, crafts, yoga, sound baths and more at additional cost. — Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 7 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for sluice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sluice
  1. rinse
  2. drain
  3. wash
  4. flume
  5. flush
  6. flood
Verb
  • Wipe away the residue with a damp microfiber cloth, rinsing it often.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 July 2026
  • Once the bacteria have been removed, thoroughly rinsing and drying surfaces as much as possible helps slow their return.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
Definition of rinse
Noun
  • The package also comes with a drain tap, a drain hose, a carrying bag, a user manual, and—very important—the insulated cover.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026
  • The pipes had clogged and the room was flooded with sewage coming up a drain.
    — Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of drain
Verb
  • Some physicians recommend washing your mouth out after use by gargling and rinsing your mouth with water.
    — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • The optimal times to use hair oil are before washing your hair or after a blow-dry.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 5 July 2026
Definition of wash
Noun
  • In 2027, Six Flags’ Carowinds in Charlotte, North Carolina is debuting Rip Roarin’ Falls, a six-minute, 30-second log flume ride that will mark the world’s first super flume mega drop at more than 100 feet.
    — Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 9 July 2026
  • The incident occurred on Sunday on Tiana's Bayou Adventure, one of Disneyland’s log flume rides, according to a Disneyland spokesperson.
    — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 23 June 2026
Definition of flume
Verb
  • Being patient gives the enzymes time to break the bond between the stain and the fibers, so the stain can be flushed away during the laundry cycle.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
  • If the signal is red, the swimming spots are out of bounds for a day or two while the river flushes itself out.
    — Camille Knight, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
Definition of flush
Verb
  • The final show of Jay-Z's anniversary concert series at Yankee Stadium on Sunday was delayed for hours after hundreds of ticketless fans flooded the gates and breached security, according to officials.
    — Christina Fan, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • Social media feeds are flooded with highlights and memes of the Norway striker, and fans can’t get enough.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 13 July 2026
Definition of flood

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