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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
Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
Already flush with sponsorships from American companies such as Google, Oracle and ExxonMobil, and with three races stateside, F1 will finally have a luxury American carmaker in the mix.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 29 May 2025
Dennis Lin, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Some self-cleaning varieties may also put on a larger flush of flowers with deadheading.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 June 2025
Kylie Williams, Miami Herald, 29 June 2025
Elsewhere on the ground floor is the bathroom, which has a shower, sink, and a flushing toilet that can optionally be upgraded to a composting model.
—New Atlas, 19 June 2025
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Adjective
The campground, shaded by large pine and other trees, has flush and vault toilets and drinking water.
—Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
Already flush with sponsorships from American companies such as Google, Oracle and ExxonMobil, and with three races stateside, F1 will finally have a luxury American carmaker in the mix.
—Jason Clinkscales, Sportico.com, 29 May 2025
Noun
Vásquez threw his next pitch, a 94 mph sinker, even more up and in, catching Ohtani flush on the back of the right thigh.
—Dennis Lin, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Some self-cleaning varieties may also put on a larger flush of flowers with deadheading.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 4 June 2025
Verb
Farmers also withhold food, so any waste is flushed from the sturgeon ahead of time.
—Kylie Williams, Miami Herald, 29 June 2025
Elsewhere on the ground floor is the bathroom, which has a shower, sink, and a flushing toilet that can optionally be upgraded to a composting model.
—New Atlas, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flush
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Born 12 years apart, videos shared by their mom online show an energetic and happy Izzy Offett and a reserved Wayland Coe through the years.—
Jade Jackson,
IndyStar,
14 July 2025
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These curious cats are energetic, curious and know their names.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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Prices in the broader Dubai property market are rising as the city attracts wealthy residents and investors, while also incentivizing new home ownership with fee discounts and low mortgage rates.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
9 July 2025
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Not all of the record 125 American immigrants on Forbes’ ranking of the world’s wealthiest people feel the same way about their president’s crackdown on immigrants.—
Matt Durot,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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The resort features an on-site dive center, Belize Pro Dive Center, and the property is adjacent to Belize’s Great Barrier Reef, the second-largest reef system in the world.—
Essence,
Essence,
14 July 2025
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Today, Murph is adjacent to contemporary country music, has collaborated with many of the genre’s contemporary hitmakers, and, like Morgan Wallen and Jelly Roll, is a white Southern artist singing music that borrows heavily from Black forms like R&B and sonic innovations like trap drums.—
Jonathan Bernstein,
Rolling Stone,
14 July 2025
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While Romy opted for a dramatic eyeliner look and a romantic half-up hairstyle with curled ends, Cosima decided to match her outfit with blush pink makeup.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
8 July 2025
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That said, a faint layer of blush was visible on her cheekbones when Campbell turned to the side.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
8 July 2025
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Her top tips include planting nectar-rich annuals like lantanas and zinnias, using lightweight potting soil, feeding plants with long-lasting fertilizer, and mixing blooms with eye-catching foliage.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
6 July 2025
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These organisms can quickly reproduce, leading to dense blooms and surface scums, particularly in the shallow, warmer parts of the lake, according to the NPS.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
Noun
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The galaxy can be seen undergoing a burst of star formation thanks to the tidal influence of a galactic neighbor, with the glowing red form of an emission nebula visible throughout, giving the impression of a cosmic firework display.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
13 July 2025
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This act of formality did not prevent an easy atmosphere from developing in our classrooms; there were frequent bursts of laughter.—
Brooke Allen,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
Verb
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Blowing air and rinsing with water and alcohol, dropped it further to 87 particles per liter.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
5 July 2025
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When the berries are done soaking, gently rinse them with water.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
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Her primary function seems to be solely to wear a tight, glowing suit and look concerned.—
Jordan Hoffman,
EW.com,
9 July 2025
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Bio-Oil has also received glowing reviews from more than one mama.—
Erin Bunch,
Glamour,
9 July 2025
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“Flush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flush. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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