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
Verb
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There was a lot of talk about Aaron Rodgers being washed.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025 -
Separately, norovirus outbreaks can also spring from food that was contaminated at the source and that’s often eaten raw, like shellfish harvested from virus-laden water or produce washed with it.—
Maggie O'Neill,
SELF,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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With flushed cheeks extending from the apples to the temples, lips softly lined, and light-catching shimmer on the eyes, romantic glam elevates soft glam with a whimsical, spring-ready twist.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
8 May 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.com,
6 May 2025
Verb
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Analytics and technology have flooded the sport.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Their main food source vanished after decades of pollution flooded the Lagoon — and the species’ most important home on the East Coast turned into a graveyard.—
Bethany Barnes,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade Soil Type: Medium to moist, well-draining, rich Soil pH: Neutral (6.5-7.5) USDA Hardiness Zone: 4 to 7 With lacy foliage and tall flower spikes, larkspur adds gorgeous texture and upright structure to the summer garden.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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Keep the soil moist to prevent stress that would affect fruit drop.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
Adjective
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Clean the Exterior and Reassemble the AC Unit Finally, wipe the exterior top and sides of the unit with a damp cloth.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 May 2025
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Most wallpapers should be lightly cleaned with a damp, soapy sponge and then wiped dry.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
Adjective
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One clammy hand was already under her shirt, flicking her nipple through her bra.—
Anelise Chen,
The Atlantic,
25 Feb. 2025
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The intimate physical proximity of this causes everyone to issue apologies—for clammy hands and lackluster deodorant, the unavoidable byproducts of this merciless Tennessee summer.—
Barrett Swanson,
Harper's Magazine,
2 Jan. 2025
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“Sluiced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sluiced. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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