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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
ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
Unlike the Kindle, the bezels are flush with the screen, which adds a little glare when viewed under direct sunlight.
—PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Control citrus psyllids at each flush of growth; use sprays or soil treatments as instructed.
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—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
In a freak accident, Storey had mistakenly flushed her 3-carat marquise diamond engagement ring down the toilet the night before.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 16 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The camera module on the back is almost flush with the body of the phone, rising barely a millimeter from the surrounding plastic.
—ArsTechnica, 10 Apr. 2025
Unlike the Kindle, the bezels are flush with the screen, which adds a little glare when viewed under direct sunlight.
—PC Magazine, 9 Apr. 2025
Noun
Now, the modern gas stations, restrooms and convenience stores offer a welcome place for a fill-up or a flush.
—Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2025
Control citrus psyllids at each flush of growth; use sprays or soil treatments as instructed.
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—Tom MacCubbin, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Mar. 2025
Verb
Drain and flush again before refilling with fresh water for use.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2025
In a freak accident, Storey had mistakenly flushed her 3-carat marquise diamond engagement ring down the toilet the night before.
—Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flush
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Mariah, an energetic publicity executive in Oregon also described herself as an introverted extrovert, had a passion for self-exploration and chose work different from everyone else in her family.—
Jessie Rosen,
People.com,
3 May 2025
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Rather than get stuck in or fooled by the appearance of things, this principle reminded us to sense their energetic underpinnings, such as clarity and intention.—
Ginny Whitelaw,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Tilda Swinton and Michael Shannon play the mom and dad of a wealthy family holed up in a posh bunker in a salt mine, George MacKay plays their son who yearns to know about the inhospitable outside world, and Moses Ingram is the stranger who changes everything.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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By 1960, Gros Michel exports had all but vanished from supermarket shelves; surviving plants only persisted in isolated, small-scale farms or private collections of wealthy aficionados who could afford the costly biosecurity measures necessary to keep them alive.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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The Israeli army said that fighter jets struck adjacent to the area of the Palace of President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Damascus.—
Ghaith Alsayed and Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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An adjacent open space could be used as a home office.—
Angela Serratore,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Concealer is used only where needed, and color is added through cream blushes and balm highlighters.—
Larry Stansbury,
Essence,
8 May 2025
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The cosmetic company’s Liquid Blush with Pearl in Perfect Peach is a liquid blush with buildable and blendable qualities for a fresh, pearly glow.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
7 May 2025
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Warming temperatures worsen the size and frequency of algal blooms.—
Anna Clark,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
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Friday Last week to visit The Flower Fields: The Flower Fields at Carlsbad Ranch with its acres of giant tecolote ranunculus blooms is slated to close for the season on May 11.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2025
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Whimsical, preppy, and versatile, these hues add a burst of freshness into any space, designers say.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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With Amazon’s stock reeling after the dot-com bubble burst, Bezos committed to offering customers value, slashing prices on core products, The New York Times reported at the time.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Like the Andie Amalfi, the care instructions here are a little extra (pre-wash, then rinse immediately after wearing, hand-wash only, and lay flat to dry).—
Alexis Berger,
SELF,
2 May 2025
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Apply it after shampooing, leave it for three minutes, and rinse.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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This pageant of puppetry includes a flutter of butterflies, a goat with a plaintive bleat, a menagerie of wild animals and, at one point, a school of glowing fish.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2025
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Reserve a late-afternoon session in the upstairs tasting room, order cheese and charcuterie, and watch the glowing sun set on the hills.—
Anya von Bremzen,
AFAR Media,
8 May 2025
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“Flush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flush. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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