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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
Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Clubs in Europe were flush with cash, supported by the immense coffers of their parallel men’s teams and a surge of investment.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026
Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
EVs don’t need oil changes or coolant flushes.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Look for urea-free fertilizer that helps the plant absorb nitrogen more efficiently, and make sure to flush out the potting medium with plain water each month to prevent salt buildup that can harm the roots.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
The amount of federal money at risk would limit Colorado’s options for making up the difference in the flushest of budget years.
—Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 6 Jan. 2026
Clubs in Europe were flush with cash, supported by the immense coffers of their parallel men’s teams and a surge of investment.
—Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 4 Jan. 2026
Noun
South Coast Some of the newest and nicest resorts in Barbados are clustered on the island’s South Coast, where turquoise waters and white sands meet a flush of cool restaurants and beach clubs.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2025
EVs don’t need oil changes or coolant flushes.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Verb
Red-orange and fierce in color, high and wide in girth, the flames surged forward, consuming every house, school, church, business, vehicle, bush and bicycle in its path, animated by hundred mile an hour winds and dragged by the swirling clouds of smoke that flushed ahead and settled over our home.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Look for urea-free fertilizer that helps the plant absorb nitrogen more efficiently, and make sure to flush out the potting medium with plain water each month to prevent salt buildup that can harm the roots.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2026
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Sunburnt blush focuses the color in the very center of your face for a just-tanned effect, while the doll-blush trend places it on the apples of cheeks for a smooth look.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
15 Dec. 2025
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The boots are made from a twinface sheepskin upper, with fleece and wool on the inside and the tanned skin on the outside.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
24 Nov. 2025
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Practical courage lifts your finances as energetic Mars squares vulnerable Chiron in your 2nd House of Accounting, guiding you to spend wisely while respecting personal values.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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The class of 2026 under France coach Didier Deschamps is a mix of energetic youth and experienced heads with Dembélé poised to be one of the leading figures alongside fellow striker Kylian Mbappé.—
Amanda Davies,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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While many wealthier Americans have enjoyed years of double-digit stock market gains, advancing home prices and rising wages, those earning less have been squeezed by the combination of higher prices, debt and a slowing job market.—
Luciana Lopez,
CNN Money,
10 Jan. 2026
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Following the money Hinojosa and Bell have tied Abbott’s private-school voucher push to a broader argument about favoritism, arguing the program steers public dollars to mostly Christian schools while benefiting wealthy contributors.—
Karen Brooks Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
10 Jan. 2026
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The program, known as IRS Direct File, allowed users to file their taxes with pre-filled tax forms, such as W-2s, free of cost.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
3 Dec. 2025
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Streamline applications with pre-filled forms, especially to support internal mobility where workloads are high or digital access is limited.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The original diamond—built specifically for the 1989 movie using two adjoining farms and preserved exactly as seen on screen—remains the heart of the attraction, but a sparkling new pro ballpark and adjacent museum are set to open by mid-June.—
Taryn Shorr-Mckee,
Midwest Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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Its strikingly unusual forms might have risen from the ooze of the adjacent La Brea Tar Pits.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Carpenter stuck to her typical glam, opting for muted mauve lip liner, matching blush, and highlighted inner corners.—
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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From mascaras to blushes to highlighters, Allure editors have tested a wide range of Dior beauty products over the years.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
14 Jan. 2026
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Woody plants that bloom on old wood should not be cut back in the fall.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 Jan. 2026
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Once the old blooms are removed, place the plant in a warm, bright location and water it regularly throughout the spring and summer.—
Cori Sears,
The Spruce,
11 Jan. 2026
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The only constant is Mount Etna, looming off to one side, at times sputtering out smoke, ash, and short bursts of lava.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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And yet, two-thirds into the song’s six-minute lurch, a beaming synth line appears like a biblical burst of light, a plea for sanctuary from perpetual chaos.—
Stuart Berman,
Pitchfork,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Flush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flush. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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