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as in tanned
having a healthy reddish skin tone
was flush after getting out of the hot bath
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as in plane
having a surface without bends, breaks, or irregularities
the flush paneling on the door gives it a very plain and dull look
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as in energetic
having active strength of body or mind
a flush, healthy man of 65
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as in wealthy
having goods, property, or money in abundance
she's very flush now that she has her inheritance
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as in filled
possessing or covered with great numbers or amounts of something specified
a field flush with flowers
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as in adjacent
having a border in common
the front yard's floral border is flush with the sidewalk
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as in blush
a rosy appearance (of the cheeks)
looked for a flush on her cheeks as evidence of a fever
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as in bloom
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement
was in the flush of his youth
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as in burst
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
a flush of patriotic pride
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Recent Examples of flush
Andy Mitten, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Never flush medications or pour them down the sink.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 25 Jan. 2026
Lara Walsh, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
Just that little bit of makeup that pops, the flush of the cheek.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
This will help flush any loose food scraps down the disposal or into your strainer basket for easy removal.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Football is not flush with top central defenders who are likely to be available at an appealing price for a club that must watch their money and who will be prioritising their midfield after focusing on forward players last summer.
—Andy Mitten, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
Never flush medications or pour them down the sink.
—Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 25 Jan. 2026
Noun
Accentuating her features with her signature brown smoky eyeshadow, matte mauve lipstick, and a pink flush on her cheekbones, Kylie puffed on a cigarette and gazed into the camera’s lens as the shot faded to black.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026
Just that little bit of makeup that pops, the flush of the cheek.
—Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026
Verb
Her lips were flushed with a rose-taupe hue, while her cheekbones were dressed in gold highlighter.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026
This will help flush any loose food scraps down the disposal or into your strainer basket for easy removal.
—Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 10 Feb. 2026
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Sunburnt blush focuses the color in the very center of your face for a just-tanned effect, while the doll-blush trend places it on the apples of cheeks for a smooth look.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
15 Dec. 2025
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The boots are made from a twinface sheepskin upper, with fleece and wool on the inside and the tanned skin on the outside.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
24 Nov. 2025
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At halftime, Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny delivered an energetic performance featuring his biggest hits, powerful imagery and theatrical nods to songs and symbols from throughout his Spanish-language catalog.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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The goal of the PUEO mission was to detect radio signals created when highly energetic neutrinos rain down onto the ice.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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New York's new socialist mayor wants to tax corporations and wealthy New Yorkers to finance the city's $12 billion budget deficit.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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When wealthy velvet magnate Edgar Linton (Shazad Latif) moves in next door, at opulent Thrushcross Grange, Cathy awkwardly introduces herself, Edgar becomes smitten and his young ward Isabella (Alison Oliver) loves having a new girl friend.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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This comforter is pre-filled and designed to be two inches wider than standard sizes for an extra-plush feel and complete bed coverage.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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New elements were intentionally installed using historic techniques; for example, new stonework was installed in the keeping room (an informal seating area adjacent to the kitchen), using a random fieldstone pattern typical of homes from the era.—
Staff Author,
Southern Living,
13 Feb. 2026
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But before the action alights in the location of the latest dispute between adjacent property owners to catch the eye of directors Harrison Fishman and Dylan Redford (yes, grandson of Robert), the shot fills with the telltale red, white and blue of the American flag.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Her makeup, styled by Joel Vasquez, was just as flirtatious, featuring wispy lashes, rosy blush and a glossy lip.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
10 Feb. 2026
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Forever Friends Pink-blush alstroemeria represents enduring fondness.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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Cutting green stems back to a second node has a 50% chance of triggering more blooms.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
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But some vegetables, flowers, and other plants require planting seasons such as mid-spring, early summer, late summer, or fall (usually for spring blooms and harvests), depending on your zone.—
David Beaulieu,
The Spruce,
15 Feb. 2026
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There has been some speculation that Lagrange’s future could be as a reliever, which would let his electric arsenal play up in bursts.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
15 Feb. 2026
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Consistency triumphs over bursts of brilliance.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Feb. 2026
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“Flush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flush. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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