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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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In the past, irrigated rice paddies were kept flooded throughout the growing season, resulting in constant greenhouse gas emissions produced by microbes that thrive in the wet environment.—
Hanqin Tian,
Fortune,
25 May 2026 -
In the past, irrigated rice paddies were kept flooded throughout the growing season, resulting in constant greenhouse gas emissions produced by microbes that thrive in the wet environment.—
Hanqin Tian,
The Conversation,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Instead of deep scrubbing carpet fibers repeatedly, most dirt can simply be rinsed away with water, helping maintain a cleaner cabin with less effort.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 May 2026
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Ensure The 3 Compartment Sink Is Washed,rinsed, And Sanitized, And Air Dried Before Being Used As A Food Contact Surface.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2026
Adjective
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Previously, the city burned flushed waste, leaving an odor around Blue River and I-435.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
5 May 2026
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The filters must be occasionally back-flushed for proper operation.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Everything had to be done first, rocks moved, grass cut, ladders put away, dishes washed.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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As its flippers met sand and the ocean washed across its shell for the first time in six months, Earl Grey charged for home.—
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
Verb
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Pasadena City Councilmember Rick Cole said the city's nonemergency line was flooded with calls from people confused about what was happening.—
Julie Sharp,
CBS News,
4 June 2026
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The dam failure, later blamed on poor design, flooded five counties and inundated more than 300 square miles, with water traveling 155 miles downstream, according to the Association of State Dam Safety Officials.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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This change will make brownies more moist and gooey since milk is more fatty and flavorful than water.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
1 June 2026
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Adding sour cream ensures the finished sheet cake is moist, while a swirl of brown sugar and cinnamon adds just the right amount of flavor.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Xaisomboun province, Laos — Hungry and weak, the Laos cave survivors huddled together in damp darkness for 11 days, clinging to hope as a wall of water blocked their way out.—
Kocha Olarn,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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Pest Management Without Harming Fireflies The one downside of creating a habitat for fireflies is that the damp environment can also cause mosquitoes and other pests to multiply.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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Things like the origin of Earth's water, the formation of tectonic plates, and momentous events that might have shaped the planet's evolution all remain steeped in hypothesis.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
11 May 2026
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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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“Sluiced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sluiced. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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