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if you get the chemical in your eye, irrigate the eye thoroughly with water
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Recent Examples of irrigated
Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Coachella, which is hosted at an irrigated polo field surrounded by desert, is particularly susceptible.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Roughly 650 acres of irrigated farmland and pasture is contracted out for hay production and cattle grazing.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026
The property, represented by listing agent Deke Tidwell of Hall and Hall, also includes irrigated pasture supporting a Black Angus cattle operation and equestrian and ranching infrastructure.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
According to the Colorado Climate Center at Colorado State University, by late June of that year, the state saw extremely low stream flows, rapidly depleted reservoirs, and severe agricultural impacts to wheat, cattle and irrigated crops.
—Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
There is about 650 acres of irrigated farmland and pasture, hay production and grazing.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Although Arizona is dry, gnats do show up around irrigated areas like lawns, gardens, golf courses and near standing water such as ponds or drainage areas.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Seeds and insects on suburban lawns, irrigated campuses, parks and croplands have lured them northward to be one of North America’s successful bird species.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
Fresh water would be pumped at least 100 miles inland to reach California's Imperial Valley, a vast desert that today is irrigated with Colorado River water to grow crops from alfalfa to lettuce and onions.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
The orchard is dry farmed, meaning it is not irrigated other than by winter rain, which averages 14-15 inches, the same as that of Los Angeles.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
The vineyard covers about 14 acres planted with three varietals, irrigated via solar power from one of the ponds.
—David Caraccio
march 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Robot lawn mowers are used in the gardens, and flowerbeds are irrigated with water from the ponds.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The Sonoran Institute planted and irrigated them in one of a series of stepping stones that birds may use on their way north from the ciénega and wintering grounds throughout Latin America.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
According to the Oklahoma State University Extension Office, yard damage from armadillos is most frequently noticeable in the summer months as lawns are irrigated.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Oct. 2025
In addition to water that irrigated the crops, water supply was raised from the Nile and its waterways by means of the shaduf, a levering device with a long pole, until after the pharaonic period when the Persian Wheel or saqia arrived, typically turned by a pair of oxen.
—Vanessa Taylor, Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
One problematic issue of this new law is Water Code Section 10608(e)(2), which requires HOAs with over 5,000 square feet of irrigated common area (not only turf) to certify compliance to the State Water Board every three years.
—Kelly G. Richardson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2026
Coachella, which is hosted at an irrigated polo field surrounded by desert, is particularly susceptible.
—Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 16 Apr. 2026
Roughly 650 acres of irrigated farmland and pasture is contracted out for hay production and cattle grazing.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 15 Apr. 2026
The property, represented by listing agent Deke Tidwell of Hall and Hall, also includes irrigated pasture supporting a Black Angus cattle operation and equestrian and ranching infrastructure.
—Danielle Minnetian, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026
According to the Colorado Climate Center at Colorado State University, by late June of that year, the state saw extremely low stream flows, rapidly depleted reservoirs, and severe agricultural impacts to wheat, cattle and irrigated crops.
—Michael Abeyta, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
There is about 650 acres of irrigated farmland and pasture, hay production and grazing.
—David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 3 Apr. 2026
Although Arizona is dry, gnats do show up around irrigated areas like lawns, gardens, golf courses and near standing water such as ponds or drainage areas.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 24 Mar. 2026
Seeds and insects on suburban lawns, irrigated campuses, parks and croplands have lured them northward to be one of North America’s successful bird species.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
The Gottenborgs, who raise cattle and hay, irrigated a little in the last couple of weeks.
—Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 17 Apr. 2026
Fresh water would be pumped at least 100 miles inland to reach California's Imperial Valley, a vast desert that today is irrigated with Colorado River water to grow crops from alfalfa to lettuce and onions.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
The orchard is dry farmed, meaning it is not irrigated other than by winter rain, which averages 14-15 inches, the same as that of Los Angeles.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 14 Mar. 2026
The vineyard covers about 14 acres planted with three varietals, irrigated via solar power from one of the ponds.
—David Caraccio
march 4, Sacbee.com, 4 Mar. 2026
Robot lawn mowers are used in the gardens, and flowerbeds are irrigated with water from the ponds.
—Lydia Bell, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026
The Sonoran Institute planted and irrigated them in one of a series of stepping stones that birds may use on their way north from the ciénega and wintering grounds throughout Latin America.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 15 Dec. 2025
According to the Oklahoma State University Extension Office, yard damage from armadillos is most frequently noticeable in the summer months as lawns are irrigated.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 29 Oct. 2025
In addition to water that irrigated the crops, water supply was raised from the Nile and its waterways by means of the shaduf, a levering device with a long pole, until after the pharaonic period when the Persian Wheel or saqia arrived, typically turned by a pair of oxen.
—Vanessa Taylor, Big Think, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for irrigated
Adjective
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The setup is certainly there, though with a dry plume of air sitting on top of much more moist air just ahead of a cold front that is expected to pass early on Wednesday.—
Ron Smiley,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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Because a shower is a humid, moist environment, shower curtains and liners are prone to mold and mildew as well as soap scum and other grime.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The tongs used to pull hot dogs and taquitos off the eternally turning roller grill didn’t get washed, rinsed and sanitized when in use for four hours.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
20 Apr. 2026
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Recycling bins can get even funkier thanks to sticky bottles or cans that weren’t rinsed thoroughly.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Makeup Deals Under $25 My current makeup fixations are glowy bases and flushed cheeks.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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The study also found that the highest lead levels appeared in first-draw samples — water that had been sitting in pipes for several hours — while concentrations dropped after the tap was flushed.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Clothes were washed outdoors in a heavy barrel called a zhlukto, or carried to a nearby stream.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Opposite Paul Newman, she was featured as a character known as Lucille, The Girl, who sensuously washed his car in an iconic scene from 1967's Cool Hand Luke.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Kirill Vasin’s releases as Hoavi have tended toward the aqueous.—
Sam Goldner,
Pitchfork,
13 Apr. 2026
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Therefore, no metal is deposited in aqueous electrolytes; only hydrogen is produced.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Apr. 2026
Verb
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To inch closer to its goals, Amazon has flooded its warehouses with robotics technologies in recent years, including robotic arms like Sparrow, Robin and Cardinal, autonomous cart mover Proteus and inventory sortation system Sequoia to support employees in the fulfillment process.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Folks who had either worked with Kelly in the past or knew of his jaw-droppingly extensive résumé flooded the comments section.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Mildew is a common problem on outdoor cushions, especially in humid conditions.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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Whether exploring a hot, humid environment or trying to get rest and relief on a plane or cruise where the air feels stuffy, a small handheld mini fan is a great asset.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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On a record so steeped in the perceptions of others, the thought is both encouraging and slightly terrifying.—
Hannah Jocelyn,
Pitchfork,
30 Mar. 2026
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Is there an Adult Swim show more steeped in bodily fluids?—
Eric Vilas-Boas,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2026
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“Irrigated.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/irrigated. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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