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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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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The star's beloved curtain bangs were present and accounted for, of course, as was her often-imitated, Tiktok-viral flushed, blushed baby pink cheek.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
6 Dec. 2024
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Kind of flushed and sweaty right now, though—sticks in her hair and mud on her chin.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
13 Nov. 2024
Verb
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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
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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
Adjective
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Proliferation: Keep the wound moist and hydrated by covering it with a clean bandage.—
Michael Menna,
Verywell Health,
17 Jan. 2025
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Water often to keep the soil moist but never soggy.—
Lauren David,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Wipe surfaces with soap and water Use a damp cloth or wet mop on all dusty areas, not limited to the floors.—
Carly Mallenbaum,
Axios,
22 Jan. 2025
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Put the damp dishcloth into the microwave for about 60 to 90 seconds.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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America’s clammier climate made every living thing shrink and weaken, from plants to animals to people.—
Caroline Winterer / Made by History,
TIME,
14 Jan. 2025
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Symptoms: Headache Nausea Dizziness Weakness Heavy sweating Cold and clammy skin Muscle cramps Fainting Heat exhaustion is severe and may require emergency medical attention.—
Shamani Salahuddin,
The Tennessean,
26 June 2024
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“Sluiced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sluiced. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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