SLUICED Synonyms: 83 Similar and Opposite Words

sluiced 1 of 2

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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Recent Examples of sluiced

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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

Verb

Fore says borax can cake up and leave residue behind if it isn’t fully dissolved and rinsed out.

— Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 1 Sep. 2026
But their work is less likely to become clichéd, because any stale fixations will always be rinsed and refreshed by the real.

— Sebastian Smee, The Atlantic, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of rinsed

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

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Inspired by the surrounding landscape and Sicily’s distinctive aesthetic, the generously sized 72 meter squared Grand suite comes alive in a palette of ocean blue, deep green, juicy orange, washed terra-cotta, and sophisticated eggshell red.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026
The father and son washed the ice cream off their hands in the fountain.

— Alexandra Skores, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of washed

Adjective

Cheeses made with moist milk mature faster and can develop unpleasantly pungent odors and flavors like ammonia.

— Vivian Song, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
Black chokeberry does well in moist, slightly acidic soils and partial shade, but can grow well in various environments.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of moist

Verb

While images of destruction flooded social media, 68-year-old Chris White, a lifelong resident of Kauai and the owner of a rental home in Poipu, noted that much of the island was spared significant damage.

— GENE JOHNSON, Arkansas Online, 12 Sep. 2026
This week, warnings about RSI flooded social media from researchers at both leading labs, following Jacob Coxon's explosive resignation.

— Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of flooded

Adjective

Apply toothpaste directly to the mark in question using your finger, then use your damp cloth to work the stain out of the wall, drying things off when it’s completely lifted out.

— Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2026
Spot conceal as needed, using your fingers, a fluffy brush, or a damp beauty blender for a seamless look.

— Calin Van Paris, InStyle, 4 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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