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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Recent Examples of sluice
Rich Lowry, Boston Herald, 4 Dec. 2024
Most of us are aware, in the wake of the Panama Papers and similar leaks, of the extent to which the assets of the wealthy are sluiced offshore into tax havens.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025
Still, on May 4, India lowered sluice gates at the Baglihar dam, effectively reducing the downstream flow to Pakistan through the Chenab River by up to 90%, according to the Hindustan Times.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 7 May 2025
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Verb
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
Most of us are aware, in the wake of the Panama Papers and similar leaks, of the extent to which the assets of the wealthy are sluiced offshore into tax havens.
—Gideon Lewis-Kraus, The New Yorker, 21 Oct. 2024
Noun
The focus is on the Bangs Lake outfall control structure, which is currently maintained by manually making adjustments to the sluice gate.
—Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025
Still, on May 4, India lowered sluice gates at the Baglihar dam, effectively reducing the downstream flow to Pakistan through the Chenab River by up to 90%, according to the Hindustan Times.
—Chad De Guzman, Time, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sluice
Verb
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Once the stain has faded, brush off the salt and rinse it out.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2026
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Drain the sink and refill it with cool water to rinse the jeans.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The floor drain beneath the glass cooler was clogged with heavy debris.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
January 30,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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To ensure the spinach doesn't add too much moisture to your recipe, blanch, drain, and squeeze out the excess water.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The cotton fibers also ensure durability that will hold up for years of use and will wash well.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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The juicer got washed, rinsed and sanitized.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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One 2025 honoree, marketing team member Jennifer Gorman, started with Dollywood in 1995 on the log flume.—
Nicole Letts,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2026
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Your average boat ride is powered by the water flowing through the flume — which impacts the speed, spacing and orientation of the ride vehicles.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Once water service is restored, residents should flush water through the pipes until water runs clear.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
3 Feb. 2026
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Looking distinctly German in his polo-neck shirt and flushed by the heat, Jaissle pumped his fists and roared, as backroom staff and players scattered in celebration.—
Sebastian Stafford-Bloor,
New York Times,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Bala’s home was flooded with dirty water for six months as a result, making her family sick.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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At the park Friday, Hernandez spoke about her efforts to help address the problems, flooding the area with mobile home response teams, ex-gang members who try to de-escalate gang violence, otherwise known as peace ambassadors.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
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“Sluice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sluice. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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