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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Recent Examples of sluice
Calmatters,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
This was an incredible claim given the amount of money that came sluicing into the family coffers thanks to the generosity of dubious foreign actors.
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Rich Lowry,
Boston Herald,
4 Dec. 2024
Simon Montlake,
Christian Science Monitor,
10 Feb. 2026
The farm also offers other events including a sweet pea maze (included with admission), $8 wagon tours, gold sluice mining, wine tasting, crafts, yoga, sound baths and more at additional cost.
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Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Stream beds were exempt from vegetation clearing, an attempt to keep powerful winter flows from sluicing sediment into the lake.
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Calmatters,
The Mercury News,
20 Mar. 2025
This was an incredible claim given the amount of money that came sluicing into the family coffers thanks to the generosity of dubious foreign actors.
—
Rich Lowry,
Boston Herald,
4 Dec. 2024
Noun
At a river sluice gate outside Thurakgaon, locals gather near sunset to take photos and eat snacks.
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Simon Montlake,
Christian Science Monitor,
10 Feb. 2026
The farm also offers other events including a sweet pea maze (included with admission), $8 wagon tours, gold sluice mining, wine tasting, crafts, yoga, sound baths and more at additional cost.
—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sluice
Verb
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Some physicians recommend washing your mouth out after use by gargling and rinsing your mouth with water.
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Swirl the berries for about a minute, then rinse them for 30 seconds under cold water to remove the vinegar, and dry as directed above.
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The same brain-drain has affected Venezuelan schools, which suffered serious teacher shortages before the earthquake.
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Directions Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
Verb
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Contrary to what those face-washing commercials from our childhood led us to believe, your skin doesn't need to feel tight or squeaky-clean after cleansing.
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For example, using the same cutting board for raw chicken and fresh vegetables without washing it in between can spread bacteria.
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The incident occurred on Sunday on Tiana's Bayou Adventure, one of Disneyland’s log flume rides, according to a Disneyland spokesperson.
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The teen slid 52 feet down the water flume on Tiana's Bayou Adventure.
Verb
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But their surge in popularity has coincided with an increase in plumbing issues, because people are flushing them down the toilet.
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Running a short cycle after performing a deep cleaning cycle and hand-detailing the dispensers, gaskets, and filters can help to flush out any lingering residue from the cleaning process.
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Thousands of Dutch fans flooded the streets of Monterrey, Mexico, ahead of the Netherlands' World Cup match against Morocco in the round of 32 tonight.
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In the weeks since the show premiered, memes and unauthorized merch capturing Patricia’s dispassionate delivery, heroic shotgun wielding, and jerky dance moves have flooded the internet.
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“Sluice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sluice. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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