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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
New Atlas, 5 Apr. 2026
Many here lack water to bathe and flush toilets.
—Natalia Favre, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
Macpherson let her natural beauty shine with minimal glam, accentuating her features with a soft peach flush on her cheekbones and lips.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2026
Typically, people are advised to stay out of the water for 48 to 72 hours after the last rainfall so the water can be flushed by the tides.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
Škoda’s first flush door handles electrically pop out (but can also be operated mechanically by pressing the front of the handle).
—New Atlas, 5 Apr. 2026
Many here lack water to bathe and flush toilets.
—Natalia Favre, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
Noun
Deadhead the flower stalks in midsummer for a fall flush of blooms.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
Macpherson let her natural beauty shine with minimal glam, accentuating her features with a soft peach flush on her cheekbones and lips.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
Engineers suspect ice may be blocking the line that is preventing urine from completely flushing overboard.
—Marcia Dunn, Fortune, 5 Apr. 2026
Typically, people are advised to stay out of the water for 48 to 72 hours after the last rainfall so the water can be flushed by the tides.
—Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flush
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The ex-spies blended in nicely among the engineers, techies, and tanned retirees from law enforcement and government-adjacent jobs.—
Adam Ciralsky,
Vanity Fair,
19 Mar. 2026
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But this gorgeous pair of tanned leather mules has a cork insole and a natural rubber sole for a super high-quality step.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Fleet was held off the scoreboard on two power play attempts in the opening frame before tensions continued to mount in the second frame to the enjoyment of an energetic crowd.—
Jason Cooke,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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Steyer — a liberal climate fighter — has run an energetic campaign, spending more than $100 million of his own money on TV ads.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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This girl comes from a wealthy family and told my daughter her parents would get an Airbnb for them and invited her to stay there.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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Not all past Fed chairs have been vastly wealthy.—
Matt Peterson,
CNBC,
14 Apr. 2026
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The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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This comforter is pre-filled and designed to be two inches wider than standard sizes for an extra-plush feel and complete bed coverage.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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They’re also seen as constellations adjacent to the great hunter Orion.—
Mike Lynch,
Twin Cities,
12 Apr. 2026
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Around that site adjacent to Crown Center and Union Station, Lucas said, the Royals are expected to separately fund the bulk of a surrounding entertainment district.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
12 Apr. 2026
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Stylists Matthew and Reginald Reisman (also known as the Reismans) kept the vintage theme going with a houndstooth blazer by LaQuan Smith, while makeup artist Latisha Chancey opted for bold brows and a prominent light pink blush placement.—
Mykenna Maniece,
Vogue,
7 Apr. 2026
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Her blonde hair was styled in loose waves and her makeup included a rosy blush, pink lip gloss and smokey eyeshadow.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
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Airlie Gardens is also the best place to see the city’s collection of blush and hot pink azalea blooms every spring.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Apr. 2026
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Water the Plant Once planted, water it consistently from the beginning of the bloom to harvest.—
Rae Ford,
Martha Stewart,
12 Apr. 2026
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The greatest threat will be the possibility of large hail and some strong bursts of wind.—
Chris Shaffer,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Some start with an initial burst of attention, followed by years of uncertainty as leads dry up and interest fades.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Flush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flush. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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