How to Use flush in a Sentence

flush

1 of 4 verb

• His neck had flushed bright red.
  — Literary Hub, 26 Feb. 2026
• This helps flush the pollen from the nose.
  — Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 8 Dec. 2025
• This helps flush the pollen from the nose.
  — Nicole Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 5 Jan. 2026
• So flush it and get the next hitter.
  — Kansas City Star, 6 June 2026
• So, yeah, the toilets got to flush.
  — Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 5 Dec. 2025
• All that to flush and start over a year later?
  — Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
• City dwellers piped in fresh water and flushed dirt away.
  — Literary Hub, 19 Feb. 2026
• Use this guide to learn how to flush a water heater.
  — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
• Use this guide to learn how to flush a water heater.
  — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Dec. 2025
• His cheeks and hands were flushed pink with blood beneath the skin.
  — Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
• Many of the toilets don’t flush and are spilling over with waste.
  — Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
• Then, flush the toilet to see if the water drains.
  — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2025
• Wet the stains in the toilet bowl by flushing.
  — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
• Wet the stains in the toilet bowl by flushing.
  — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
• Wet the stains in the toilet bowl by flushing.
  — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
• Follow these steps to flush the drain and remove odors.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 30 May 2026
• Colonics can flush larger portions of the colon.
  — Erica Sweeney, Time, 11 May 2026
• Plus, learn what other items are risky to flush down a toilet.
  — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 21 May 2026
• Some toilets in the prison don’t flush and are filled with green algae.
  — Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2022
• Once your gutters are cleaned, run a hose and flush out the downspouts.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2025
• But to see the water swirl around the bowl as the flushing sound was made?
  — Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025
• This helps create that flushed-from-within look.
  — Amanda Le, InStyle, 5 June 2026
• Kate starts to laugh it off, but then her face becomes flushed with concern.
  — Barry Levitt, Time, 16 Oct. 2025
• The sides of his face were flushed high up on his cheekbones, and were his eyes blazing?
  — Stephen King, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
• Put a note on your calendar to flush it every year.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2025
• Pour some dish soap in the drain and continue to flush with hot water.
  — Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 11 June 2026
• Follow with cold water to flush out any bits of lemon rind that remain.
  — Amanda Garrity, Good Housekeeping, 18 Feb. 2023
• Finish by pouring in warm water down the drain to flush out the clog.
  — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2025
• The airbender has not been present in flushing thus far.
  — James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2026
• Her lips were flushed with a rose-taupe hue, while her cheekbones were dressed in gold highlighter.
  — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026

flush

2 of 4 noun

• The toilet flush heard 'round the world.
  — Ew Staff December 5, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Dec. 2025
• Come spring, plants will be ready to put out a flush of new growth.
  — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 10 Sep. 2025
• Skip the flush and throw them in the trash instead.
  — Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 21 May 2026
• Cut just above a bud so that a flush of growth will screen the stubs.
  — Katherine Owen, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
• Koether notes there is one big flush of blooms on the woody canes from last year, first.
  — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026
• EVs don’t need oil changes or coolant flushes.
  — Jason Phillips, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
• The skin was clean and glowing, with a flush of coral blush on her cheeks.
  — Jihan Forbes, Allure, 27 Mar. 2022
• The plants will heal faster this time of year and produce a new flush of growth.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 26 Feb. 2026
• No flush of quarterbacks at the top of the first round.
  — Zak Keefer, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
• Go for an all-over color flush of green this season.
  — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
• Get your dog a flush or point, then give that longtail a ride in your game bag.
  — Outdoor Life, 18 Oct. 2023
• At the flush, a big flock of rob ins and cedar waxwings also flew from that tree.
  — Worth Matthewson, Outdoor Life, 2 Oct. 2025
• The liquid blush looks like a real flush and stays on all day.
  — Jessica Chia, Allure, 9 Sep. 2020
• From there, head to the bathroom and give the toilet a flush.
  — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 Feb. 2026
• Just that little bit of makeup that pops, the flush of the cheek.
  — Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 27 Jan. 2026
• Her skin flushes, her eyes light up, her voice changes, her body moves in such a way.
  — Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
• Get a gorgeous no-fuss flush with this lightweight gel-cream blush.
  — Talia Abbas, SELF, 28 Sep. 2022
• This nifty stick adds a flush of color to your cheeks, eyelids, and lips.
  — Talia Ergas, Travel + Leisure, 25 Apr. 2023
• Give tired herbs a good trim, forcing a flush of new growth for harvest next month.
  — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
• While deer tend to browse plants in winter, shrubs rebound in spring with a flush of new growth.
  — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026
• Place traps with the trigger flush against a wall or solid surface.
  — Caden Perry, jsonline.com, 24 Mar. 2026
• The pink flush on her cheeks looked identical in color to her glossy lips.
  — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 29 Sep. 2023
• On the other hand, a slight, fast flush can endear us to others.
  — Leslie Nemo, Discover Magazine, 10 Aug. 2021
• Cutting back this plant in late winter allows a new flush of growth.
  — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 4 Mar. 2026
• Pair with a soft flush of blush and a fresh set of PTO days.
  — Sarah Kinonen, Allure, 31 Jan. 2026
• Push foil into corners and up the sides of pan, smoothing foil flush to pan.
  — Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 5 Feb. 2024
• This set was created on a milky pink nude base for that slight color flush.
  — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 15 Mar. 2026
• Shape plants if needed in early spring before the first flush of new growth.
  — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 19 Feb. 2026
• This can be done in late winter or early spring, before the flush of new growth.
  — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
• As such, any shaping should be done in spring after the initial flush of blooms.
  — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2025

flush

3 of 4 adjective

• He just got paid and he was feeling flush.
• And so do those already flush with it.
  — Sam McDowell 23, Kansas City Star, 23 Dec. 2025
• The ball hit me pretty flush in the cheek.
  — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 Apr. 2026
• Scrub the stain with a toilet brush and then flush.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
• The gravel should be flush with the rim of the pot.
  — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
• Then within weeks the trees were flush with fresh new leaves.
  — Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 27 Dec. 2025
• That’s why flush mount rod holders are used for trolling big fish.
  — Ric Burnley, Field & Stream, 25 Oct. 2023
• Swish the brush around the toilet bowl to rinse it, then flush again.
  — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2026
• If the flap doesn’t sit flush when closed, clean away lint and debris.
  — Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
• Pour down the drain, let rest for an hour, then flush with warm water.
  — Christina Poletto, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Mar. 2022
• The Rams are flush with salary-cap space and cash to spend on free agents.
  — Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2024
• Then flush with a pot of boiling water.
  — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
• Many here lack water to bathe and flush toilets.
  — Natalia Favre, Los Angeles Times, 4 Apr. 2026
• His face was flush and not from exertion.
  — James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
• Add a shutoff valve and a flush valve to each garden bed.
  — Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
• Scrub the toilet to remove any stains, and flush.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 2 Jan. 2026
• But a company that's flush with cash?
  — Vito Emanuel, NPR, 5 Mar. 2026
• The Rockets are flush with cap space more than any team league-wide.
  — Michael Shapiro, Chron, 2 May 2023
• Once clean, flush to rinse everything away.
  — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 25 Jan. 2026
• Darnold learned to fix a mistake and flush it, rather than obsess over it.
  — Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
• One thing the state did right was to build up its reserves during the flush times.
  — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 13 July 2026
• Give the bowl a quick swish with some vinegar and a toilet brush, then flush.
  — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 13 Feb. 2026
• May for this region is the start of the annual weed flush.
  — Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 May 2026
• All that is to say, Ukraine soon could be flush with artillery ammo.
  — David Axe, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
• Oil and gas giants are flush with cash owing to the run-up in prices over the past two years.
  — The Editorial Board, WSJ, 23 Oct. 2023
• Live Tinted is flush with new funding.
  — James Manso, Footwear News, 30 Jan. 2026
• Nvidia is flush with cash and has a lot more coming in as orders are fulfilled.
  — Zev Fima,kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 17 May 2026
• Fold dough under itself so that edge of fold is flush with outer rim of pie pan.
  — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 13 Oct. 2025
• Normally, the living room would be flush with presents and toys.
  — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 31 Dec. 2025
• Scrub thoroughly with a toilet brush and flush to rinse.
  — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 1 May 2026

flush

4 of 4 adverb

• He hit the ball flush.
• She placed her hands flush against the door and pushed with all her might.
• If the flap doesn’t sit flush when closed, clean away lint and debris.
  — Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Sep. 2025
• All three masts broke off flush with the deck and the hull is starting to split.
  — Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 3 Mar. 2022
• Sit in the bench, keeping your lower back flush to the pad and your butt on the seat.
  — Brett Williams, Men's Health, 30 June 2023
• These ribs are lowered to sit flush against a metal or wooden pole when not in use.
  — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2026
• The straight side sits flush against the wall, while the curved side has a more modern appearance.
  — Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2025
• To really elevate this idea, opt for a squat rack that folds up flush to the wall.
  — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026
• For simple lights that sit flush with the ground, consider this set of four solar lights.
  — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Sep. 2022
• Malinin missed his rotation just enough not to land flush on his right outside edge.
  — Marcus Thompson Ii, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
• Similarly, the sink drops down when needed and folds flush into the rear wall when done.
  — New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
• The half-circle shape sits flush along the wall, and the distressed white wood fits in with both modern and farmhouse rooms.
  — Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2025
• At high speeds, the panel returns to sit flush with the trailing edge of the rear bodywork to reduce drag.
  — Angus MacKenzie, Robb Report, 29 June 2023
• The strike landed flush, and just two minutes into the first round, Yemba was out cold.
  — Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
• The dustpan also features a rubber lip that sits flush to the floor so no debris is left behind.
  — Kat De Naoum, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2023
• Plus, it’s made from a skin-hugging cellulose that sits flush on the face and reveals a dewy gleam once removed.
  — Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 22 July 2025
• Ensure that fixtures, cabinets, sinks, and baseboards sit flush against the wall, as well.
  — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 11 Mar. 2026
• It's designed to hang on the back of your griddle when not being used but does not lie flush on the back of the unit when the drip pan is in place.
  — goodhousekeeping.com, 1 June 2023
• Toilets flush more often, disposals run nonstop and hoses stay on for hours to fill kiddie pools or rinse off the grill.
  — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 4 July 2026
• The survivors said all three masts broke off during the storm, and sonar video does indeed show all three masts broke off flush with the deck and are nowhere to be found.
  — CBS News, 4 Mar. 2022
• The rectangular model sits flush against the wall, and the hinge design prevents it from scratching up your walls.
  — Jamie Fischer, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2025
• The base has a rim that sits flush against the tile or ceramic floor to catch anything that’s not water or soap from escaping down the drain.
  — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 21 Dec. 2023
• In some rooms, awkward layouts—beds pushed flush against corners, or bathroom doors that swing into the sink area—create pinch points.
  — Maddy Sims, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Feb. 2026
• Exit the vehicle in park and the doors lock and the handles recess flush in about 20 seconds.
  — James Raia, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
• The sink basin is mounted over top the extended toilet, folding flush into the wall for toilet access.
  — New Atlas, 26 July 2025
• Its rectangular shape sits flush against the foot of a bed, and its tapered wooden feet give the modern glam piece a touch of rustic charm.
  — Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 16 Aug. 2025
• Bathrooms might be a good place to snag a moment of peace and quiet, but lingering on the throne only lets odors build, so flush promptly.
  — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 25 Nov. 2025
• The half-circle design allows the table to sit flush against the wall, and the lower shelf provides sufficient room to hold essential items.
  — Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 21 July 2025
• Deteriorated weatherstripping or doors that don’t fit flush within their frames can grant pests easy access.
  — Lori Keong, Washington Post, 24 Aug. 2023
• Most notable is The Frame, which is designed with a thick, ornate border and is conceived to sit flush against a wall to emulate a work of art.
  — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 July 2025