as in to rinse
to pour liquid over or through in order to cleanse
if you get the chemical in your eye, irrigate the eye thoroughly with water
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Recent Examples of irrigate
Historically, the Salton Sea has relied on agricultural runoff from nearby farms in the Imperial Valley for much of its water, as farmers used Colorado River water to irrigate crops, and the excess runoff would flow into the lake.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Anyone irrigating two or more acres of land that were idle roughly before October 2019 would violate state law.
—Clara Migoya, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024
The notice, issued Wednesday, temporarily prohibits growers in the basin from irrigating farmland that was not already in production in the past five years.
—Clara Migoya, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024
According to rumors, the lands there are irrigated and peaceful.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 2 Aug. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Anyone irrigating two or more acres of land that were idle roughly before October 2019 would violate state law.
—Clara Migoya, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024
The notice, issued Wednesday, temporarily prohibits growers in the basin from irrigating farmland that was not already in production in the past five years.
—Clara Migoya, The Arizona Republic, 24 Oct. 2024
According to rumors, the lands there are irrigated and peaceful.
—Marta Balaga, Variety, 2 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrigate
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When ham is wet-cured, it is immersed in a brine of salt and seasonings, rinsed and then aged, says Kersten.Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
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Wipe before washing: Before rinsing pots, pans, and dishes, wipe them down with a paper towel to remove excess grease.Earl Foster, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Dec. 2024
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And make sure to wash your hands frequently with soap and water.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Also, pay special attention to washing the folds of your skin, as bacteria likes to hang out there.Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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If everything looks good and the toilet still isn't flushing, replace it with a new one. Constant Clogging Clogs are not fun to deal with.Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
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What are water conservation guidelines at the Grand Canyon? To support these efforts, the park requests adherence to the following measures: Minimize water use during cleaning activities. Reduce toilet flushing to essential needs only.Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Irrigate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrigate. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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