as in rinsing
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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The empty cans, made from recyclable plastic, can also be recycled after rinsing.—
Pilar Melendez,
NBC news,
18 Mar. 2026 -
If using it as a mask, leave it on for 30 minutes before rinsing.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2026
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Some employees weren’t properly washing their hands, the cream gravy was stored at an unsafe temperature and several employees were wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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Hoover started washing dishes and worked his way up through every position, eventually rising to management during his 10 years at the restaurant.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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Keep the toilet lid closed to reduce the spread of odors when flushing.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
15 Mar. 2026
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Though compact, it's equipped with storage space, a vanity sink, a flushing toilet, and a shower/bath, which is always a nice bonus in a tiny house.—
Adam Williams
March 10,
New Atlas,
10 Mar. 2026
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The weight of vying for the prestigious award came flooding in all at once.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 Mar. 2026
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Money from artificial intelligence companies is flooding into the 2026 midterms.—
Dan Merica,
Washington Post,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Sluicing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sluicing. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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