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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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 -
There was a lot of talk about Aaron Rodgers being washed.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The best thing to put on in the morning to maintain a natural flushed lip color.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
7 Jan. 2025
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As for glam, Chiles wore her hair slicked back into a low ponytail and kept glam minimal — a glossy lip, flushed cheeks and a full white manicure and pedicure rounding out the dark glamour look.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
6 July 2025
Verb
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Analytics and technology have flooded the sport.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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The president and his blindly loyal aides claim the tariffs, which reached an idiotic 104% in duties on all goods from China overnight, are working because the White House is being flooded with calls from foreign governments.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Depending on humidity, leaving windows open can let in hot, moist air.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Bake for 12 to 15 more minutes, until a wooden pick comes out clean, or with little moist bits clinging to it.—
Robin Miller,
AZCentral.com,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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Rinse the pot—make sure the pot is damp but not soaking wet.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
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Slugs, snails, and even earwigs will often congregate in these damp spots and be much easier to collect.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The health department listed: Pale, sweaty or clammy skin Lips and/or fingertips turn blue Slow or irregular breathing, gasping or gurgling Difficulty waking up People with someone suspected of overdosing are always urged to call 911.—
Sophia Tiedge,
jsonline.com,
17 July 2025
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And yet a notable — and very visible — section of those in attendance are wearing hefty ties chained tightly to their clammy necks, despite the uncomfortable heat.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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“Sluiced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sluiced. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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