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
Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 21 July 2024
The Studios’ launch catches Brazil’s film and TV in the first full flush of growth, sluiced by public funding with more quite possibly on the way.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 27 June 2024
Reuters, NBC News, 7 July 2024
What looked in early November like dry, barren land of baobab and thorny acacia was regenerated by annual summertime overflows over the floodplain, the eponymous waalo, and filled the sluices cut into the earth to deliver water to the fields.
—J.r. Patterson, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Dec. 2023
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Verb
Today, money sluices through the Olympics—although only a small fraction of it is flowing to the athletes, with most of it going to corporate executives, not to mention the directors of the International Olympic Committee.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 21 July 2024
The Studios’ launch catches Brazil’s film and TV in the first full flush of growth, sluiced by public funding with more quite possibly on the way.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 27 June 2024
Noun
Authorities said all 56 sluice gates of the Koshi Barrage had been opened to drain out water compared with about 10-12 during a normal situation.
—Reuters, NBC News, 7 July 2024
What looked in early November like dry, barren land of baobab and thorny acacia was regenerated by annual summertime overflows over the floodplain, the eponymous waalo, and filled the sluices cut into the earth to deliver water to the fields.
—J.r. Patterson, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Dec. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for sluice
Verb
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After gently scouring the stain, rinse the paste off with warm water.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2025
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Then a light rainstorm caught the dust — and ended before clean rain could wash away the dirty What to do: A subsequent rainstorm typically won't be enough to rinse away the mud drops.—
Erin Alberty,
Axios,
3 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The drain could be a traditional round one or a long, thin linear model resembling a stylish street grate.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
1 Mar. 2025
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However, if the issues continue to occur, even after cleaning the drain, then there might be a more pressing problem that requires professional repair.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Also, Parachute recommends washing your towels before their first use to remove its silicone coating.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2025
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While washing his hands, three men inside allegedly began harassing him about his jewelry before he was struck on the head and assaulted while trying to leave the restroom, the suit states. 2024-25 NBA CONFERENCE TITLE ODDS: WHICH TEAMS WILL MAKE THE NBA FINALS?—
Louis Casiano,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But for those interested in gentler excitement, Silverwood has several classic amusement park attractions, including a Ferris wheel, carousel, log flume, and drop tower.—
Carly Caramanna,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2025
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Address: 175 Gists Creek Road, Sevierville Wave Country Nashville’s Wave Country is an outdoor water park with three water flumes, two speed slides, and a kiddie pool with water-dropping features and a playground.—
Devarrick Turner,
USA TODAY,
17 July 2024
Verb
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Plus, regular watering constantly flushes fertilizers through and out of the soil.—
Betty Cahill,
The Denver Post,
1 Mar. 2025
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The product works by flushing out mucus, dust particles, pollen, and other debris in the nasal passage.2 Why Was the Nasal Wash Recalled?—
Jenna Anderson,
Health,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In recent days, the page has been flooded with stories and comments from foreign service officers detailing how recent events have uprooted their lives.—
Jennifer Lotito,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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Hurricanes did flood the region in late summer 2024, but before that, the Carolinas were experiencing a flash drought.—
Lauren Lowman,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2025
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“Sluice.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sluice. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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