as in rinses
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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The pH-balanced formula effectively lifts away makeup, bacteria, and daily buildup, then rinses off easily without leaving residue behind.—
Lily Wohlner, Allure, 22 Dec. 2025
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Below, San Angelo gives us several methods for cleaning bathroom sink drains, her best tips on how to avoid a clogged bathroom sink, and what to avoid when cleaning your bathroom sink drain.—
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The other will take the easy route, churning out generic content that floods the market but doesn’t resonate with customers.—
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Downpours could close some parking areas at the Fashion Valley Mall in Mission Valley, which often floods in heavy rain.—
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Powerful water jets propel the inner tubes up flumes and around the park giving spectacular views of the ocean.—
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Its funky mysteries flicker in my brain until the perilla sorbet a couple of courses later washes it away.—
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Her animatronic post-World War II body repetitively washes clothes day in and day out, high above the passing cars near the intersection of Vista Avenue and Overland Road.—
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For starters, reds, berries, terracottas, hot pinks, and warm corals that echo how melanin-rich skin naturally flushes.—
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Cold water immersion constricts blood vessels, reduces swelling, numbs sore areas, and flushes lactic acid from the muscles.—
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“Sluices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sluices. Accessed 14 Jan. 2026.
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