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verb

Definition of sluicenext
as in to rinse
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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sluice

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noun

as in drain

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Verb
Today, money sluices through the Olympics—although only a small fraction of it is flowing to the athletes, with most of it going to corporate executives, not to mention the directors of the International Olympic Committee. — Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 21 July 2024 The Studios’ launch catches Brazil’s film and TV in the first full flush of growth, sluiced by public funding with more quite possibly on the way. — John Hopewell, Variety, 27 June 2024
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Authorities said all 56 sluice gates of the Koshi Barrage had been opened to drain out water compared with about 10-12 during a normal situation. — Reuters, NBC News, 7 July 2024 What looked in early November like dry, barren land of baobab and thorny acacia was regenerated by annual summertime overflows over the floodplain, the eponymous waalo, and filled the sluices cut into the earth to deliver water to the fields. — J.r. Patterson, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Dec. 2023 See All Example Sentences for sluice
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sluice
  1. rinse
  2. drain
  3. wash
  4. flume
  5. flush
  6. flood
Verb
  • Using a dry cloth and a dab of toothpaste, polish your silver to perfection and rinse.
    — Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 17 Mar. 2025
  • Take a dip in the dark-bottomed infinity-edge pool, or play a game of doubles on the lighted tennis court and then rinse off in the outdoor shower.
    — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of rinse
Noun
  • In a 6-quart pan cook pasta according to package directions; drain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
    — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Mar. 2025
  • About $35,000 was thrown at the problem over the years, adding new drains, laying cement and installing temporary barriers to try to prevent as much damage as possible.
    — Sierra Lopez, The Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2025
Definition of drain
Verb
  • Judge Jeffrey Clothier, who was elected to Genesee County’s 67th District Court in January, said requiring as many as 100 shoplifters caught stealing from a local Walmart to wash cars for free would serve the community and possibly discourage others from stealing from the retail giant.
    — Landon Mion, Fox News, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Step 3: Clean The Shelves Use a sponge or wash cloth dipped in warm, soapy water to wipe off shelves.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of wash
Noun
  • But for those interested in gentler excitement, Silverwood has several classic amusement park attractions, including a Ferris wheel, carousel, log flume, and drop tower.
    — Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Address: 175 Gists Creek Road, Sevierville Wave Country Nashville’s Wave Country is an outdoor water park with three water flumes, two speed slides, and a kiddie pool with water-dropping features and a playground.
    — Devarrick Turner, USA TODAY, 17 July 2024
Definition of flume
Verb
  • While details have yet to be flushed out, Florida could wind up paying up to $657 million if it is required to contribute 10% to the cost of the SNAP program.
    — Jeffrey Schweers, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Some evidence suggests that apples may help prevent skin flushing (redness) caused by niacin.
    — Brittany Lubeck, MS, RDN, Verywell Health, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of flush
Verb
  • Or that people would flood his feed with recommendations for other places to try.
    — Sara Murphy, Charlotte Observer, 17 Mar. 2025
  • These floor-to-ceiling windows flood the home with natural light and frame breathtaking water views.
    — Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 16 Mar. 2025
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