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verb

present tense third-person singular of sluice

as in rinses

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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sluices

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noun

plural of sluice

as in drains

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Plus, its self-cleaning function rinses the brushroll after each use and dumps the debris into the dirt tank.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
Moisture is why LaMarita never rinses cauliflower before tucking it into the crisper.

— Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026

Definition of rinses

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Descaling and Unclogging Uses Use cleaning vinegar to unclog stubborn drains by adding 1 cup of baking soda to your drain followed by 1 cup of cleaning vinegar, says Dills.

— Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 25 Jan. 2026
Below, San Angelo gives us several methods for cleaning bathroom sink drains, her best tips on how to avoid a clogged bathroom sink, and what to avoid when cleaning your bathroom sink drain.

— Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2025

Definition of drains

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If an agent misbehaves, floods a system, or takes an unauthorized action, the organization on the receiving end often has no reliable way to determine who is responsible for it.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Sunlight floods the main living area thanks to an entire facade of front-facing, floor-to-ceiling windows that also supplies immersive views of the surrounding forest.

— Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 15 July 2026

Definition of floods

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Brunello Cucinelli kept fits classic (straight legs, slight cuffs) and washes light.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 8 July 2026
The vacuum and mop combo is a hands-free robot that auto-empties dirt into a 3-liter bag, self-washes the mop rollers, and auto-refills the water chamber for the next cleaning session.

— Carlos Mejia, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026

Definition of washes

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This physically flushes out residual cortisol and lowers your nervous system's internal temperature.

— Luciana Paulise, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Their first product was a liposomal omega supplement, a delivery method Elmi said encapsulates nutrients for higher absorption, in contrast to pills the body largely flushes out.

— Sydney Lake, Fortune, 20 July 2026

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