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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Gently rub the stone over the stains, rinsing often as the soap scum builds up.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Assess an Extra Rinse Ensure all detergent is rinsed out completely, advises Alicia Sokolowski, co-CEO of AspenClean.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
13 Jan. 2026
Noun
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They are forced to take out high-interest loans, drain reserves, lay off staff or cut services, all while continuing to perform work they are contracted to deliver.—
Kristin Brown,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
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The drain pipe just west of Solamar Drive and Carlsbad Boulevard, also known as Coast Highway 101, is on land owned and monitored by the California State Parks Department in cooperation with the city.—
Phil Diehl,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Re-wash and dry the garment, using these tips to avoid re-shrinking, to prevent a residue from the conditioner from setting.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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Add a small amount of a gentle liquid detergent recommended for hand-washing delicate items, such as Woolite, and swish to disperse through the water.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
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Their native dirt pile, which sits atop Mason Mountain, is brought down to the water flume for people of all ages to sift through.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
20 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Cardman spent time today flushing water from and powerfing down two NASA spacesuits on the ISS.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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Close to the kitchen is the bathroom, which looks pretty snug and contains a shower, a sink, and a flushing toilet.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The space, a former artist’s studio turned residence, opens directly onto the street and is crowned by a transom window that floods the interior with natural light.—
Nicolas Milon,
Architectural Digest,
13 Jan. 2026
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Fans have since flooded the comment section of the December video, with many pointing out that, in retrospect, Sarah cooking for herself was a subtle hint at the pair's divorce.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Sluice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sluice. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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