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as in washed
to pour liquid over or through in order to cleanse
use this cleaner to flush the drain in the sink
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as in blushed
to develop a rosy facial color (as from excitement or embarrassment)
he flushed deeply upon hearing the compliment
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as in pink
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Recent Examples of flushed
Dane Brugler, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Symptoms of heatstroke include high body temperature (104 degrees Fahrenheit or higher), change in mental state or behavior, change in sweating pattern and flushed skin, according to the above source.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
How Calcium and Oxalate Form Stones After the body processes food, waste products are left behind and flushed out by the kidneys through urine.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 22 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Nussmeier is a good-enough athlete when he is flushed to extend plays, work off platform and pick up yards with his legs.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2025
Symptoms of heatstroke include high body temperature (104 degrees Fahrenheit or higher), change in mental state or behavior, change in sweating pattern and flushed skin, according to the above source.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2025
Adjective
My inner circle also made sure my body angles were flattering, my cheeks — all of them — were flushed and perky, and my facial expressions were authentic and strong.
—Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025
How Calcium and Oxalate Form Stones After the body processes food, waste products are left behind and flushed out by the kidneys through urine.
—Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 22 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flushed
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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After complaining of pain, Nelson continues, Dakar rinsed off the solution and gave her a fan to cool her face down.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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As for her glam, Gomez opted for a sleek down hairstyle, with her hair tucked behind ears to show off her drop earrings, plus a smokey eye, blushed cheeks and a peachy nude lip.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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An initial jolt of spicy pink pepper dissipates to reveal a rose dripping in honeyed, ambery sweetness, while its leathery base adds strength, dimension, and something a little bit naughty to this fruity-floral triumph of a scent.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile, we were reminded that maroon tones are making their comeback, pale pink cheeks and lids are stealing attention, and dark lips are adding drama.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Trees growing in irrigated lawns are susceptible to overwatering.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Some dials may be removed and washed by hand to remove any grime or buildup.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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Yet a surprisingly large number of dishes that are washed end up being washed by hand.—
Jeremy Lott,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the last few seconds her palm glowed red, and then the light disappeared.—
Rachel Seo,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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The dream glowed, even in the dead of night.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
19 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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This shrubby plant produces numerous wands of beautiful pinkish-purple blooms.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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Stewart wore a pinkish brown tweed jacket with a double-breasted silhouette, peaked lapels, structured shoulders with shoulder pads, and gleaming golden buttons.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The following spring, another storm hit and their basement flooded.—
Lizzie Kane,
Boston Herald,
19 Sep. 2025
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Pushing through the motley crew of intimidatingly stylish partygoers outside the entrance, who had flooded the corner of East Broadway and Rutgers, was a visceral sign of all of the above.—
Alex Catarinella,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Flushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flushed. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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