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
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.
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Rich Lowry,
Boston Herald,
4 Dec. 2024
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
27 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.
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Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Stream beds were exempt from vegetation clearing, an attempt to keep powerful winter flows from sluicing sediment into the lake.
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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
Dump the remaining gravel through a sluice box to remove lighter sand and small rocks, which filter into a gold pan.
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Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
27 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sluice
Verb
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Scrub the area with a soft brush or sponge, then rinse and dry.
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Dilute your cleaning solutions and don't forget to rinse and dry when you're finished.
Noun
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More than 10 were flying around a floor drain at the front counter entrance and landing on a clean cutting board.
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The water behind walls, ceilings, and floors—drain backups that can impact multiple units.
Verb
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Contrary to what those face-washing commercials from our childhood led us to believe, your skin doesn't need to feel tight or squeaky-clean after cleansing.
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For example, using the same cutting board for raw chicken and fresh vegetables without washing it in between can spread bacteria.
Noun
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The incident occurred on Sunday on Tiana's Bayou Adventure, one of Disneyland’s log flume rides, according to a Disneyland spokesperson.
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The new attraction is set to break three world records and features the first-ever mega drop on a log flume.
Verb
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But their surge in popularity has coincided with an increase in plumbing issues, because people are flushing them down the toilet.
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Running a short cycle after performing a deep cleaning cycle and hand-detailing the dispensers, gaskets, and filters can help to flush out any lingering residue from the cleaning process.
Verb
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Craciun urged folks to flood the committee and Petrie-Norris’ office with calls and letters demanding action.
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People flooded the comment section with offers to help.
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“Sluice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sluice. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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