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as in pink
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as in rinsed
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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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Recent Examples of flushed
Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 12 Mar. 2025
In addition to her trend-forward outfit, Rihanna turned heads with her makeup look: radiant skin, flushed cheeks and glossy lips.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Allergic reactions to food can also cause hives, flushed skin, vomiting and/or diarrhea, abdominal cramps, coughing or wheezing, dizziness, swelling of the throat and vocal cords, difficulty breathing, and a drop in blood pressure.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Even specifically issued instructions in bed end in flushed embarrassment and frustration.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
While the Pocket Blush is known for delivering gorgeous flushed cheeks in seconds, the Peptide Lip Shape is a recent favorite for perfectly contoured pouty lips.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 12 Mar. 2025
In addition to her trend-forward outfit, Rihanna turned heads with her makeup look: radiant skin, flushed cheeks and glossy lips.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
Allergic reactions to food can also cause hives, flushed skin, vomiting and/or diarrhea, abdominal cramps, coughing or wheezing, dizziness, swelling of the throat and vocal cords, difficulty breathing, and a drop in blood pressure.
—John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025
Even specifically issued instructions in bed end in flushed embarrassment and frustration.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flushed
Adjective
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Available in deep blue or soft pink varieties, the spiky blooms make excellent cut flowers, adding interesting texture to bouquets.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
22 May 2025
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Available in bright shades like pink and orange or classic solids like black and burgundy, the suit also has removable padding and offers moderate coverage on the bottom.—
Terri Peters,
Parents,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Its coloring looks pinkish orange up close but, from afar, almost seems to blend in with the surrounding rocks.—
Aspen Pflughoeft,
Miami Herald,
6 May 2025
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The girl had a face that was delicate, pinkish and gaunt in some lights.—
Lillian Fishman,
New Yorker,
4 May 2025
Verb
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There was a lot of talk about Aaron Rodgers being washed.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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Separately, norovirus outbreaks can also spring from food that was contaminated at the source and that’s often eaten raw, like shellfish harvested from virus-laden water or produce washed with it.—
Maggie O'Neill,
SELF,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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And waters in the eastern subtropical Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean are warmer than normal for this time of year.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
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Grilling the meat will keep the heat outdoors on a warm day.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
28 May 2025
Verb
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Analytics and technology have flooded the sport.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Their main food source vanished after decades of pollution flooded the Lagoon — and the species’ most important home on the East Coast turned into a graveyard.—
Bethany Barnes,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The saxophones and horns of Miller’s Army Air Force Band waft through the house, enveloping the medals on the wall and the photos of a young soldier and his blushing bride.—
Bill Newcott,
National Geographic,
13 Dec. 2019
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But when a thorny, unsolved problem arose a boss invariably stood up and pointed to the blushing youngster.—
Brandon R. Brown,
Smithsonian,
12 July 2019
Adjective
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Clethra can be planted in consistently moist soil in Zones 3 to 9.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 May 2025
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Put together a basic emergency kit, with water and shelf stable foods for up to a week, flash lights, back up batteries, a first aid kit and moist towelettes.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
27 May 2025
Adjective
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Fungal Infections Fungal infections and diseases are another reason hydrangea leaves may turn brown.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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Unlike other supervillains, his suit is muted, opting for a green shirt and brown pants instead of a flashy get-up.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
30 May 2025
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“Flushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flushed. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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