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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Coachella, which is hosted at an irrigated polo field surrounded by desert, is particularly susceptible.—
Tony Briscoe,
Los Angeles Times,
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Roughly 650 acres of irrigated farmland and pasture is contracted out for hay production and cattle grazing.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
15 Apr. 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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Makeup Deals Under $25 My current makeup fixations are glowy bases and flushed cheeks.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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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
Verb
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The Earth Tone Collection currently offers several neutral colors—desert sand, warm beige, dune taupe, washed khaki, dusty olive, soft clay, muted terracotta and light stone—and the clients can create other custom colors.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Hands washed, face refreshed, maybe a little skincare moment.—
Meredith Lepore,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Officers flooded the area Wednesday night, with patrol cars lining the roadways and a police helicopter circling the park overhead.—
Naveen Dhaliwal,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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It’s been close to 30 years since Hollywood was flooded with theatrical rom-com releases.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
16 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The result is a hefty cake with a moist, tender crumb that needs little to no frosting (think of pound cake or banana bread).—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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Jacob’s Ladder Also known as Greek valerian, Jacob’s ladder (Polemonium caeruleum) thrives in woodland settings with rich, consistently moist soil and cooler temperatures.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The formula works on wet, damp, or dry hair and is infused with argan oil for extra hydration.—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Fill it with damp potting mix and insert the cuttings in the soil about 1/2 inch deep.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
13 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 21 Apr. 2026.
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