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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Adjective
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Noting that the advocates are not seeking to end irrigated agriculture, McManus contended that recent salmon rebounds followed wetter years with more water in rivers, not habitat projects.—
Chaewon Chung
Updated January 30,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026 -
Since the 1979 revolution, Iran has pursued an aggressive hydraulic mission, building dams and diverting rivers to support sprawling cities and expanding irrigated agriculture.—
Ali Mirchi,
The Conversation,
1 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Some formulas can be left on for a couple of hours up to overnight and rinsed off in the morning.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Jan. 2026
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Any obvious surface dirt can be rinsed under cold water before storing but there is no need to wash them thoroughly—and be sure to thoroughly dry the leeks before storing.—
Riley Wofford,
Martha Stewart,
20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The recent rain the Seven Oaks Dam missed out on flushed down Lytle Creek to the Prado Dam.—
Erika I. Ritchie,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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Hot flashes are a common symptom of menopause that causes a sudden and unexpected feeling of heat across the upper body that is often accompanied by sweating and flushed skin, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Her mother, who washed dishes at a restaurant on weekends and cleaned hotel rooms six days a week, stopped going to work.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
8 Feb. 2026
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When washed with ethanol, the hydrogel appeared transparent, hiding the image entirely.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The southern Portuguese city of Alcacer do Sal, about 60 miles from Lisbon, was battling rising waters from the river Sado, with downtown areas flooded and water levels measuring roughly 7 feet high in some places.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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The violence broke out after hundreds of middle and high school students flooded the downtown to protest.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Keep the soil slightly moist at all times.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Feb. 2026
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Fungal infections like athlete’s foot thrive in warm, moist environments like sweaty socks, and can lead to itching, scaling, and cracked skin between the toes.—
Emily Kay Votruba,
EverydayHealth.com,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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To keep it healthy and fresh-looking, wipe dust off the leaves with a damp cloth as needed, and trim off any yellow leaves.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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Lightly wet just the concave side of the board and place it on a damp kitchen towel on your countertop.—
Lizzy Briskin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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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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Although the position of mayor is officially non-partisan, the race — which voters last month whittled down from a 13-candidate royal rumble to two finalists — has garnered national attention and become steeped in party politics.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
4 Dec. 2025
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“Sluiced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sluiced. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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