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as in rinsing
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 blushing
to develop a rosy facial color (as from excitement or embarrassment)
he flushed deeply upon hearing the compliment
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Recent Examples of flushing
One of the most direct things people can do is avoid flushing or discarding unused medications down the sink or toilet!
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Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Foad adds that the idea of eliminating toxins comes from sweat washing away trace amounts of heavy metals from the skin, rather than flushing toxins from inside the body.
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Alexandra Frost,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
But their surge in popularity has coincided with an increase in plumbing issues, because people are flushing them down the toilet.
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Mallory Carra,
The Spruce,
24 June 2026
Hives, flushing, nausea and diarrhea are common.
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CBS News,
19 June 2026
Another that pops up is that flushing a tick down the toilet is a good way to kill it.
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Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
17 June 2026
Treatment focuses on flushing caffeine from the body while managing symptoms.
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Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
Start by flushing the drain with hot water to help loosen grease and minor buildup.
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Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
So far, Ramos said he’s donated all of his auto-flushing devices to CPS.
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Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2026
Foad adds that the idea of eliminating toxins comes from sweat washing away trace amounts of heavy metals from the skin, rather than flushing toxins from inside the body.
—
Alexandra Frost,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
But their surge in popularity has coincided with an increase in plumbing issues, because people are flushing them down the toilet.
—
Mallory Carra,
The Spruce,
24 June 2026
Hives, flushing, nausea and diarrhea are common.
—
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Another that pops up is that flushing a tick down the toilet is a good way to kill it.
—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
17 June 2026
Treatment focuses on flushing caffeine from the body while managing symptoms.
—
Samantha Agate,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
Start by flushing the drain with hot water to help loosen grease and minor buildup.
—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
So far, Ramos said he’s donated all of his auto-flushing devices to CPS.
—
Christiana Freitag,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flushing
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Carve Out an Outdoor Shower For rinsing off after a day at the nearby beach, Wood installed an outdoor shower.
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This can be done by rinsing or wiping the board with a dishcloth or paper towel.
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Ahead, find more nail artists’ takes on chrome aura nail ideas, from blushing nude tips to sunset hues, to screenshot for your next salon appointment.
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Cue a raft of social media fancams showing a blushing Mary Bennet being pursued by her handsome, Regency-era bachelors.
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Some physicians recommend washing your mouth out after use by gargling and rinsing your mouth with water.
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Or keep your blowout intact when doing your makeup or washing your face thanks to these adorable terry cloth headbands.
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Aemond, without his eyepatch and his artificial eye glowing eerily, does find satisfaction.
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The best antiaging devices have the latest technology to give you glowing, radiant skin at home.
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“Flushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flushing. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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