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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
Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2025
As the spice levels rise, sweat starts to bead, faces flush, and answers descend into incoherent yelps.
—Diana Hubbell, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2025
Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Give tired herbs a good trim, forcing a flush of new growth for harvest next month.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Sherri Gordon, Health, 15 Sep. 2025
And in Garcia’s long interception return, Benitez was harassed by the defense, flushed out of the pocket and forced to throw off balance.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
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Adjective
During heavy rain, flush-fit door handles have short-circuited, trapping people in their cars.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2025
As the spice levels rise, sweat starts to bead, faces flush, and answers descend into incoherent yelps.
—Diana Hubbell, Popular Science, 10 Sep. 2025
Noun
Cache invalidation allows selective updates without compromising freshness or causing a full flush.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Give tired herbs a good trim, forcing a flush of new growth for harvest next month.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
In fact, one of the most common triggers of rosacea, which is characterized by flushing, swelling, spider veins, papules, and pustules, is exposure to sunlight.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 15 Sep. 2025
And in Garcia’s long interception return, Benitez was harassed by the defense, flushed out of the pocket and forced to throw off balance.
—John Maffei, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flush
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Most of Earth’s radiation isn’t energetic enough to excite water molecules into a vibrational quantum states.—
Joseph Howlett,
Quanta Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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The vibe is energetic without being overwhelming—a place where groups gather, conversations fill the air, and the meal becomes the centerpiece of the evening.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Dubai alone attracts more ultra-wealthy migrants year after year than any country on the planet.—
Monica Marks,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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The signature effort in this push is the Nigerian refinery project, built by Aliko Dangote, the continent’s wealthiest man.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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Streamline applications with pre-filled forms, especially to support internal mobility where workloads are high or digital access is limited.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Since last September, there have been 10 calls made to police from the corner of 13th and Grand, which could include the sidewalk adjacent to the downtown lot, according to police spokesperson Capt.—
PJ Green
September 20,
Kansas City Star,
20 Sep. 2025
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The Macon County Sheriff's Office told ABC News’ Asheville affiliate station WLOS that the crash happened on a property adjacent to the Iotla Valley Elementary School, but that students and staff at the school have all been reported safe.—
Jon Haworth,
ABC News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Allen leaned on bronzers and blush to create high, lifted cheekbones, adding warmth with Rare Beauty’s Liquid Blush in Grateful and depth with Huda Beauty’s Tantour Contour and Bronzer Cream.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
17 Sep. 2025
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The formula includes celery seed (rich in strengthening fatty acids) and lots of vitamins (B5, E, and F), while the sheer pink hue can double as a lovely blush polish after two coats.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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With approximately 80 upcycled Styrofoam and plastic blooms, the styling options are limitless with this piece.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Sep. 2025
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For cheerful blooms that will bloom in the fall, then add color to your garden again the next summer, plant coreopsis, a hardy perennial that comes in a range of vibrant hues.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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The burst of color from the roses, flowers and greenery perfectly complemented the vibrant and textural creations.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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The bursts of action punctuate these lulls and sync perfectly with the intro song, Shortchange Hero (by The Heavy).—
G Kirilloff,
Forbes.com,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Once rinsed off, your pores are inexplicably less noticeable and your face ridiculously refreshed.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Apply it to the pan, then rinse it away and wipe your pan dry.—
Emily Johnson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Flush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flush. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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