sluiced 1 of 2

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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sluiced

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adjective

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Verb
  • At this stage, the anchovies can be packaged with the salt they were cured in, or they can be rinsed, deboned, filleted, packed into tins or jars, and covered in oil.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
  • The operator rinsed the gloved hand in the sink and came back to the main cook line to prep food.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Trees growing in irrigated lawns are susceptible to overwatering.
    Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Some dials may be removed and washed by hand to remove any grime or buildup.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Yet a surprisingly large number of dishes that are washed end up being washed by hand.
    Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Flushing Meadows has become the site of flushed cheeks during the final grand slam tournament of the year, with a confrontation over grunting on Saturday serving up the latest evidence of emotions running hot in New York.
    Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Physical symptoms can include a racing heartbeat, stomach pain, sweaty palms, and a flushed face.
    Time, Time, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • More than $18 billion has flooded into more than 200 biotechnology companies touting AI to expedite development, with 75 drugs or vaccines entering clinical trials, according to Boston Consulting Group.
    Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Friends and fans alike flooded the actor’s comment section with birthday wishes.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Store in the refrigerator, changing the paper towel or water occasionally to keep them moist and fresh.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Tropical systems need warm ocean waters, a moist atmosphere, and less wind shear.
    Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • 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
Adjective
  • This can be used on damp or dry hair.
    Kiana Murden, Vogue, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Scrub stains, soap scum, and hard water spots with a damp sponge or soft brush.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
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“Sluiced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sluiced. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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