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sluiced

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verb

past tense of sluice
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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of sluiced
Verb
Souleymane’s journey’s is sluiced by simple but touching scenes such as his bonding with his brother sewing and with grandfather praying and metaphorical shots of the wash of the ocean on Dakar’s beaches. — John Hopewell, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sluiced
Adjective
  • The Indus basin supplies about 80% of the country's irrigated agriculture, a sector that employs 65% of the labor force and represents roughly 25% of Pakistan's gross domestic product, according to data compiled by Chatham House.
    — Sam Meredith,Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • According to the Environmental and Energy Study Institute, about 52% of the Colorado River's water is used for irrigated agriculture.
    — Carly Sauvageau, USA Today, 28 July 2026
Verb
  • Washing soda functions as a processing aid and is rinsed out before the straw becomes pulp, the organization said.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • In the clip, the Traitors star rinsed off under an outdoor shower while wearing a colorful Speedo.
    — Brittany Talarico, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The focus was placed on her outfit, which meant makeup was minimal, with a focus on clean skin and a flushed complexion.
    — Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Cooling Body Wipes Feeling hot or flushed can accompany anxiety, and cooling yourself down isn’t always as simple as asking a flight attendant for help.
    — Brandon Schultz, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Silhouettes were slouchy, and washed silk and cotton fabrics made the clothing feel fresh and easy to slip into.
    — Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
  • But the real difference lies in its fabric, a lightweight cotton poplin that’s been washed and peached to Ralph’s own exacting standards.
    — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Engel recommends using a soaker hose for even watering or, for trees, water bags as great ways to make sure the root ball area stays consistently moist.
    — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Each 1080p display also features 1,200-nit brightness for sunlight-readable text and supports touch with gloved or moist fingers.
    — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Rain on Tuesday flooded several roads and prompted water rescues near Mora, New Mexico, northeast of Santa Fe, where the town's high school was also flooded.
    — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Fellow analysts flooded social media with an outpouring of praise.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Harryson says the roots should be kept from drying out while the plant is out of the ground, so make sure to cover them with a damp cloth or wet newspaper.
    — Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Oribe’s formula is light enough to disappear into damp strands while still strengthening hair that breaks easily.
    — Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 25 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Try adding it to a cup of steeped black tea with a little vanilla extract for a flavorful spin on a London Fog, or steam it to make a cozy chai latte.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The series was set when Comanches still ruled West Texas, and no ranch in America is more steeped in the history of the West than the 6666.
    — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2026

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“Sluiced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sluiced. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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