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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
This has a small sink, a shower, and a flushing toilet.
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New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
This syndrome causes nausea, diarrhea, sweating, and flushing after eating.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 18 Oct. 2025
Since then, his flushing work and my shooting skills have improved.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2025
In addition to fresh drinking water reserves, Lindsey recommends storing buckets of water prior to the storm for flushing toilets.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
When the past does indeed come knocking on Bob’s door, flushing him out of his home with shock troops and smoke grenades, Bob is forced to violently recalibrate his relationship to the present.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2025
When using hotel or airport restrooms, lower the toilet lid or store loose belongings in your luggage before flushing.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
In offseason videos, though, he’s been flying through the air and flushing down ferocious dunks, so the athleticism looks to be back.
—Stan Son, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Carter said discolored water may be caused by routine maintenance flushing, changes in plumbing, water main breaks or similar events.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025
This syndrome causes nausea, diarrhea, sweating, and flushing after eating.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 18 Oct. 2025
Since then, his flushing work and my shooting skills have improved.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2025
In addition to fresh drinking water reserves, Lindsey recommends storing buckets of water prior to the storm for flushing toilets.
—Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025
When the past does indeed come knocking on Bob’s door, flushing him out of his home with shock troops and smoke grenades, Bob is forced to violently recalibrate his relationship to the present.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 10 Oct. 2025
When using hotel or airport restrooms, lower the toilet lid or store loose belongings in your luggage before flushing.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Oct. 2025
In offseason videos, though, he’s been flying through the air and flushing down ferocious dunks, so the athleticism looks to be back.
—Stan Son, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
Carter said discolored water may be caused by routine maintenance flushing, changes in plumbing, water main breaks or similar events.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flushing
Verb
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Draining and rinsing them can lower sodium by about 30 to 40%.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
14 Oct. 2025
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Skipping the step of rinsing fresh fruits and vegetables can increase your risk of foodborne illness and other health issues.—
Wendy Bumgardner,
Verywell Health,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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And Prince William would have been forgiven for blushing when Kate pointedly replied that the poster had in fact shown the TV hunk from a famous Levi advert.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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The kid wore birthday glasses and shook his head at each shot, blushing.—
Bryan Washington,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wash Delicates Keep delicates separate from other garments by washing them in old pillowcases.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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Sandra would go days in the same pajamas, not brushing her teeth, not washing her hair.—
Sean Williams,
Outside,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Remember to be patient as auroras may arrive in quiet bursts, glowing faintly before becoming vibrant waves of color.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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Some say the glowing eyes belong to the ghost of a soldier who lost his head to cannon fire during the battle of Chickamauga.—
Graham Averill,
Outside,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Flushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flushing. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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