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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Go with the classic Sun In Hair Lightener, enriched with aloe, marigold, chamomile, and flaxseed, or the newer Fun In by Sun In Temporary Hair Color, which rinses out after one wash.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
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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
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Shauna Bell, who lives along Van Buren, said the nearby stormwater drain is constantly clogged from highway debris, which floods her yard.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Oct. 2025
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What To Know One of the most dangerous threats for Southern California will be the risk of debris flow as the rain floods recent burn scars, including the Eaton Scar and Bridge Scar.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Oct. 2025
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Powerful water jets propel the inner tubes up flumes and around the park giving spectacular views of the ocean.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Its Ozmo roller mop washes itself with hot water and dries with heated air.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
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Unlike on Earth, however, where rain washes dust from the air, Martian dust can linger for months.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Following the media coverage, Davis said she's started smelling bleach or chlorine coming from her taps, yet the discoloration continues as the town flushes hydrants.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
6 Oct. 2025
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Cowboys fans hoping the team flushes Dak, the way the Denver Broncos did with Russell Wilson, are better off hoping for a Texas snow storm in July.—
Mac Engel
September 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Sluices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sluices. Accessed 26 Oct. 2025.
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