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adjective

Definition of irrigatednext
as in rinsed

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irrigated

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verb

past tense of irrigate
as in washed
to pour liquid over or through in order to cleanse if you get the chemical in your eye, irrigate the eye thoroughly with water

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrigated
  1. moist
  2. washed
  3. flushed
  4. flooded
  5. aqueous
  6. humid
  7. damp
Adjective
  • Proliferation: Keep the wound moist and hydrated by covering it with a clean bandage.
    Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Water often to keep the soil moist but never soggy.
    Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2025
Definition of moist
Verb
  • 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
Definition of washed
Adjective
  • Hope springs eternal in the form of a flushed 7-iron.
    Justin Ray, The Athletic, 10 Apr. 2024
  • According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms include a change in mental state, nausea, flushed skin, rapid breathing and headache.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of flushed
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of flooded
Adjective
  • The epilogue to the aqueous SOS runs a little soupy.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
  • For decades, these first responders used PFAS-laden aqueous film-forming foam and turnout gear during training and emergency responses.
    Jonathan Sharp, Baltimore Sun, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of aqueous
Adjective
  • Plates heaped with rice and aromatic curries showcase the island’s culinary riches, while orange king coconuts are cracked open and offered as a sweet, refreshing balm to the humid heat.
    Christine Chitnis, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Don't store garland in humid areas either, to prevent mildew, mold, or odor.
    Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of humid
Adjective
  • In the case of the disaster that is now unfolding, the unusually dry conditions played a crucial role in setting the stage for extreme wildfires; a similarly powerful windstorm in Pasadena in December 2011 was preceded by a damp November, helping to prevent any significant fires.
    Ned Kleiner, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
  • To prepare, mushrooms should be cleaned with a soft brush or slightly damp paper towel, per the USDA.
    Hannah Yasharoff, USA TODAY, 9 Jan. 2025
Definition of damp
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