as in rinsed
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as in washed
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 Synonyms for irrigated
Adjective
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Proliferation: Keep the wound moist and hydrated by covering it with a clean bandage.—
Michael Menna,
Verywell Health,
17 Jan. 2025 -
Water often to keep the soil moist but never soggy.—
Lauren David,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2025
Verb
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There was a lot of talk about Aaron Rodgers being washed.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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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
Adjective
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The star's beloved curtain bangs were present and accounted for, of course, as was her often-imitated, Tiktok-viral flushed, blushed baby pink cheek.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
6 Dec. 2024
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Kind of flushed and sweaty right now, though—sticks in her hair and mud on her chin.—
Hazlitt,
Hazlitt,
13 Nov. 2024
Verb
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With over 826,000 views, the comments section was flooded with laughter and praise for the husband's unflappable demeanor.—
Daniella Gray,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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The results, which are beautifully austere, flooded by sunlight but somehow cold, infuriate Van Buren, played with a masculine bluster by Guy Pearce, who sounds as if his idea of the Breakfast of Champions was a bowl of ground glass drowned in whole milk.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The epilogue to the aqueous SOS runs a little soupy.—
Craig Jenkins,
Vulture,
7 Jan. 2025
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For decades, these first responders used PFAS-laden aqueous film-forming foam and turnout gear during training and emergency responses.—
Jonathan Sharp,
Baltimore Sun,
23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Other ways to prevent an imbalance include avoiding exercise in hot, humid environments, reducing salt intake, managing health conditions, and addressing medication concerns with your healthcare provider.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
24 Jan. 2025
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On the mane front, Southern women have been known for big hair, lots of hair spray, and constantly defying the hot, humid environment around them.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Wipe surfaces with soap and water Use a damp cloth or wet mop on all dusty areas, not limited to the floors.—
Carly Mallenbaum,
Axios,
22 Jan. 2025
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Put the damp dishcloth into the microwave for about 60 to 90 seconds.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Irrigated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrigated. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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