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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There is about 650 acres of irrigated farmland and pasture, hay production and grazing.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 2026 -
Although Arizona is dry, gnats do show up around irrigated areas like lawns, gardens, golf courses and near standing water such as ponds or drainage areas.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
24 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The bristles of a scrub brush travel across a surface to dislodge dirt and grime so it can be rinsed away.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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The formula can be rinsed off like a traditional cleanser or wiped away for improved hydration.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The study also found that the highest lead levels appeared in first-draw samples — water that had been sitting in pipes for several hours — while concentrations dropped after the tap was flushed.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
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Glowing skin, flushed cheeks, and subtle sculpting were the key trends, like Cara Delevingne's subtle pigments or Chase Infiniti’s glossy nude lip.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Instead of being thrown out, these items will be washed and reused in an effort to cut down on plastic waste at CHS Field.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
4 Apr. 2026
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Amid an ongoing court battle over clergy access to the west suburban ICE facility, Catholic ministers entered the building and, in the traditional Holy Thursday ritual, washed the feet of 14 detainees at the Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility, April 2, 2026, in Broadview.—
Todd Panagopoulos,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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In August 2022, 10 miners died when the El Pinabete coal mine in Coahuila flooded.—
Greg Norman-Diamond,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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Now in the midst of prom season preparations, Atiana’s owner Sumit Tandon said his store has been flooded with customers.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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By foraging, burrowing into crevices and tapping into air pockets and moist pools in the soil, hyphae can access nutrients that the shrub cannot.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
6 Apr. 2026
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Select a spot with moist but well-draining soil.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
5 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Magnus shook his head, his damp hair flopping against the back of his neck.—
Ben Mezrich,
Vanity Fair,
6 Apr. 2026
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For non-removable cushions, use a damp cloth paired with an appropriate cleaner and work in sections.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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On a record so steeped in the perceptions of others, the thought is both encouraging and slightly terrifying.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
Pitchfork,
30 Mar. 2026
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Is there an Adult Swim show more steeped in bodily fluids?—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Sluiced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sluiced. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.
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