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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The ranch includes two working barns, 10 stalls, extensive paddocks with run-ins and irrigated turnouts.—
David Caraccio
March 4,
Sacbee.com,
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Neat rows of collard greens and kale stretch across irrigated beds, while orchards of peach trees — the ranch’s signature fruit — appear throughout the property.—
Martine Thompson,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Baking soda rinses are best for smooth-skinned fruits like apples, pears, and grapes; fragile fruits like berries should be rinsed gently with water only.—
Lynn Andriani,
Martha Stewart,
14 Mar. 2026
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Salmon does not need to be rinsed; in fact, rinsing the fish can lead to contamination.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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
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Less of a harsh line and more of a flushed finish, Summer Friday’s lip stain is one to watch.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Additionally, avoid cross-contamination with the shellstock in your kitchen by making sure that your surfaces are properly sanitized and hands are washed well with warm water and soap.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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All produce, even organic, should be washed before peeling so dirt and bacteria aren’t transferred from a knife onto the fruit or vegetable.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Despite this high-minded rhetoric, Talarico has benefited from reams of cash from corporate lobbyists, billionaires, and business executives who have flooded Texas on his behalf.—
Robert Schmad,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Mar. 2026
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The adjacent dining area seats six and is flooded with light from oversized windows that brighten the entire apartment.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
18 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Bake cake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with just a few moist crumbs attached, 75–85 minutes.—
Inés Anguiano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
16 Mar. 2026
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Always soak chia seeds in liquid before eating, or combine with a moist food such as yogurt.—
Heather Jones,
Verywell Health,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Spray the multi-surface cleaner onto a damp cloth.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
16 Mar. 2026
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Between damp docks, muddy trails, and the occasional drizzle, they were quickly soaked and scuffed.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Arabic harmonies, sung pristinely, are a clever pairing for a genre already so steeped in bleary-eyed mystique.—
Kiana Mickles,
Pitchfork,
19 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 22 Mar. 2026.
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