as in irrigated
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as in rinsed
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sluiced
Verb
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There was a lot of talk about Aaron Rodgers being washed.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025 -
Separately, norovirus outbreaks can also spring from food that was contaminated at the source and that’s often eaten raw, like shellfish harvested from virus-laden water or produce washed with it.—
Maggie O'Neill,
SELF,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Allergic reactions to food can also cause hives, flushed skin, vomiting and/or diarrhea, abdominal cramps, coughing or wheezing, dizziness, swelling of the throat and vocal cords, difficulty breathing, and a drop in blood pressure.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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Even specifically issued instructions in bed end in flushed embarrassment and frustration.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
23 Dec. 2024
Verb
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With over 826,000 views, the comments section was flooded with laughter and praise for the husband's unflappable demeanor.—
Daniella Gray,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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The results, which are beautifully austere, flooded by sunlight but somehow cold, infuriate Van Buren, played with a masculine bluster by Guy Pearce, who sounds as if his idea of the Breakfast of Champions was a bowl of ground glass drowned in whole milk.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Steak’s natural levels of fat and protein provide a lubricating or moist feeling in the mouth.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
7 Mar. 2025
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The meat is moist and delicious enough to pile high on a bun or enjoy on a plate of eggs or potatoes.—
Jolene Thym,
The Mercury News,
5 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Using a damp paper towel, wipe any dirt from the surface of the radishes.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Feb. 2025
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Mop the floor once again with the clean, damp mop to thoroughly remove any residue.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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But the clammy chill that started around your skin has now wrapped deep into your body's core.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
19 Feb. 2025
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Heat exhaustion: Flushed skin; sweating even more heavily; cold or clammy skin; nausea; not wanting to eat; and a shallow heartbeat.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American-Statesman,
27 June 2024
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“Sluiced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sluiced. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.
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