as in irrigated
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as in rinsed
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 Synonyms for sluiced
Adjective
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Much of the cotton grown in Texas—especially under dryland, non-irrigated conditions—lacks the fiber quality required for textile manufacturing and is therefore often used for other purposes.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Nov. 2025 -
The river also irrigates more than 850,000 acres of farmland — the highest concentration of irrigated acres of any river basin in Colorado.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When the wafer is rinsed, these clumps redeposit onto the surface, causing the defects.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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Some filters can be rinsed under running water.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Luckily, there are ways to deal with the flushed skin, sweat, and uncertainty that can come along with menopausal hot flashes.—
Marnie Goodfriend,
Flow Space,
29 Oct. 2025
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In line with her recent beauty philosophy, the star opted for a minimal makeup look with flushed cheeks and a subtle pink lip.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Colored towels and microfiber towels should be washed in warm water.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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Both washed the food down with drinks fortified by electrolytes.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Fans have flooded social media to share their support for Duff.—
Saba Hamedy,
NBC news,
7 Nov. 2025
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Vivid memories of countless nights spent watching bad cult movies with my childhood friends flooded my mind, accompanied by the energetic drum machine pulses and synthesizer melodies of famed B-movie composer Chuck Cirino’s score for Deathstalker II.—
Bear McCreary,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Waterspouts tend to form when the air is cool and moist, and the water is near its warmest.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Let the soil dry out slightly in between waterings and ensure the plant is not sitting in moist soil to help avoid root rot.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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Rinse the area by using a damp cloth from cold water to remove the soapy mixture.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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Insert the cutting in a 4-inch pot filled with damp, well-draining potting mix.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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There’s also a level of expertise that Questlove and Patel, by being so steeped in the music industry, were able to bring to the interview process.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Sluiced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sluiced. Accessed 19 Nov. 2025.
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