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adjective

Definition of sluicednext
as in irrigated

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sluiced

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verb

past tense of sluice
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
  1. washed
  2. flushed
  3. flooded
  4. moist
  5. damp
  6. clammy
Verb
  • Dresses, for example, should only be washed after every one to three wears, while shirts can be washed after every one to two wears.
    Emily Chan, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Similarly, dress pants and casual pants can be washed after every two to three wears; blazers, suit jackets, and other jackets, after every four to five wears.
    Emily Chan, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of washed
Adjective
  • 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
  • Her makeup look featured flushed cheeks and a glossy mauve lip.
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of flushed
Verb
  • The comment section was flooded with laughter over the dog being completely unbothered by the baby possum.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The facility is staffed by some 1,700 people, most of whom wear white lab coats, and can often be found seated beside microscopes in rooms flooded with natural light.
    Victoria Gomelsky, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of flooded
Adjective
  • These bands, aligned with wind direction, can stretch over 100 miles and trigger intense snowfall when the moist air reaches the opposite shore.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Simply plant cloves in a well-draining pot with enough space to ensure the cloves aren’t touching, keep the soil evenly moist, and position your growing containers in a sunny window.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of moist
Adjective
  • The wine is dense and silky with notes of cherry, spice and a bit of damp earth.
    Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
  • Aquarium stores and online terrarium suppliers have options suitable for damp environments.
    Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of damp
Adjective
  • Heat exhaustion - Someone with heat exhaustion may experience heavy sweating, weakness, and cold, pale and clammy skin.
    Diana Leyva, The Tennessean, 27 Aug. 2024
  • Some of these soothing tactics require nothing more than your breath to bring your mind back to the present moment and reduce physical symptoms of anxiety like a speedy heart rate, shortness of breath, and clammy palms.
    Erica Sloan, SELF, 26 Nov. 2024
Definition of clammy
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