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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Drying Blueberries After Washing After rinsing the blueberries, pour onto paper towels or a clean cloth and pat dry.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
25 Feb. 2026 -
Carve Out an Outdoor Shower For rinsing off after a day at the nearby beach, Wood installed an outdoor shower.—
Rory Evans,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Feb. 2026
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Sort your laundry — but not by color The once cardinal rule of separating darks from whites before washing them has flown the coop.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Sophie has spent so long this season being a role of service, and for Benedict to now be washing her hair and then pleasuring her felt like a really nice switcheroo that Sophie deeply deserved.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
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Safety Considerations Burns are the biggest risk when flushing a water heater.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2026
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Ever wondered about the science behind flushing during a flight?—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Feb. 2026
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There is a risk of flooding the home if the connections are not secure.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Feb. 2026
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And what about the scene when Mac has locked Bull in the room, which is flooding with water, until James [Osian Emlyn] stumbles across him and lets him out?—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Sluicing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sluicing. Accessed 5 Mar. 2026.
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