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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Neat rows of collard greens and kale stretch across irrigated beds, while orchards of peach trees — the ranch’s signature fruit — appear throughout the property.—
Martine Thompson,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026 -
Seeds and insects on suburban lawns, irrigated campuses, parks and croplands have lured them northward to be one of North America’s successful bird species.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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When the cycle is complete, run the pillows through an extra rinse cycle to ensure all the detergent is rinsed away.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
17 Feb. 2026
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Smaller plants with delicate foliage can be rinsed in the sink.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Makeup artist Thomas de Kluyver told Vogue his team actually used lipstick to create the ruddy, flushed effect.—
Ranyechi Udemezue,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2026
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This includes expanding blood vessels and increasing blood flow to get rid of body heat, causing sweating and a flushed look.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Staff washed utensils, cutting boards and the three-compartment sink without sanitizer.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Both experts agree that plastic curtains or liners shouldn’t be placed in the washing machine; instead, those should be hand-washed.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Photography enthusiasts will enjoy hanging out in the hotel’s public spaces; the hotel is flooded with natural light and features a spacious foyer with striking contemporary sculptures inspired by the lush hills and rugged shores of Shenzhen.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
25 Feb. 2026
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In this election cycle, the equation is being altered as the campaigns of Black politicians are being flooded with major cash from AIPAC donors and affiliates, radically shifting the equilibrium of some races.—
Laura Washington,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The best time to dethatch your lawn is during peak growing season when the soil is moist — not wet.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The sweatshop foreman may say that the little girls sewing sneakers have never been better taken care of, but their moist eyes say, Send help now.—
Sean Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Wipe the interior with a clean damp cloth followed by a clean towel for drying.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 Feb. 2026
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Use a damp microfiber cloth to wipe down the vent covers.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
22 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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This time around, the scheme is far more steeped in data and appears much more promising.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
6 Feb. 2026
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The water was the color of steeped tea; cypress knees were draped with moss like frayed velvet; gators slipped silently beneath us.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
18 Dec. 2025
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“Sluiced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sluiced. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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