SLUICED Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

as in irrigated

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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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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

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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

Definition of irrigated

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

Definition of flushed

Verb

Nearby, a 9-year-old washed his face discreetly in the bushes with a bottle of water, a bright orange backpack slung over his shoulder.

— Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Sep. 2026
Undamaged tomatoes can often be washed, their stems removed, and frozen solid, then thawed and used in salsas, stews, or marinara later on.

— Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of washed

Adjective

After the wound areas are a brown color, dip the cut ends in rooting powder and stick them a few inches deep into containers of moist, loose potting soil.

— Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
This toxic plant flourishes in disturbed areas and prefers moist soils.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of moist

Verb

Spacious and flooded with natural light, thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows, the rooms lean into a soothing palette of cool grays, warm wood accents, and pops of yellow.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
Heavy downpours drenched parts of northern Broward County on Thursday, causing treacherous driving conditions as rain flooded streets and roads.

— Joan Murray, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of flooded

Adjective

Poison hemlock tends to thrive in damp ground, whether in sunny or partly shaded locations.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 18 Sep. 2026
Erika La'Pearl, a makeup artist based in Los Angeles, recommends bouncing a damp sponge over the product, while Meyers uses her ring finger to gently tap it into place for a softer finish.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of damp

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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