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
Salmonella can be spread via contaminated water errantly used to irrigate crops, according to the CDC.
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Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Open your rain barrel spigot and allow the water to drain away or capture the water and use it to irrigate your garden one last time before winter.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
In contrast, Saudi Arabia drew down nearly 80% of its fossil water aquifers between the 1970s and the mid-2010s to irrigate thirsty wheat, corn, and alfalfa fields.
—science.org, 26 Nov. 2024
Fed by our changing snowpack, the mighty Colorado provides water to nearly 50 million Americans, irrigates some of the most important agricultural lands in the world, is over-allocated and stressed by prolonged drought and climate change.
—Bill Ritter Jr., The Denver Post, 3 Nov. 2024
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Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025
Open your rain barrel spigot and allow the water to drain away or capture the water and use it to irrigate your garden one last time before winter.
—Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
In contrast, Saudi Arabia drew down nearly 80% of its fossil water aquifers between the 1970s and the mid-2010s to irrigate thirsty wheat, corn, and alfalfa fields.
—science.org, 26 Nov. 2024
Fed by our changing snowpack, the mighty Colorado provides water to nearly 50 million Americans, irrigates some of the most important agricultural lands in the world, is over-allocated and stressed by prolonged drought and climate change.
—Bill Ritter Jr., The Denver Post, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrigate
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Clean the surface in a circular motion, then rinse thoroughly with clean water.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
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How to Control Your Symptoms Plain nasal salt rinses can help clear away mucus.—
Daniel More,
Verywell Health,
15 Jan. 2025
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Dispose of the ammonia, wash the grates with hot soapy water, dry them well, and return them to the stovetop.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2025
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Gently wash your face with a mild, rosacea-friendly face cleanser twice daily.—
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH,
Verywell Health,
27 Jan. 2025
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Symptoms include: Hallucinations or delusions Increased heart rate Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea Dizziness Muscle jerks Sweating or flushing Seizures Effexor is not approved for children but is sometimes used off-label for anxiety and depression disorders.—
Jessica Swirble,
Verywell Health,
17 Jan. 2025
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Instead of the mirror moving insides its housing, the entire housing moves, so the mirror can sit flushing against it.—
Alistair Charlton,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Irrigate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrigate. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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