as in blushes
to develop a rosy facial color (as from excitement or embarrassment)
he crimsoned the minute he realized the foolishness of what he'd said
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Verb
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Long blushes through the compliment and returns it, praising Bosworth right back.—
William Earl,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025 -
While at dusk, the horizon blushes with coral light as fishing boats drift past the silhouette of Longtou Rock.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Following the media coverage, Davis said she's started smelling bleach or chlorine coming from her taps, yet the discoloration continues as the town flushes hydrants.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
6 Oct. 2025
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Cowboys fans hoping the team flushes Dak, the way the Denver Broncos did with Russell Wilson, are better off hoping for a Texas snow storm in July.—
Mac Engel
September 4,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Sep. 2025
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After charging in direct sunlight, the glass ball glows for eight hours through the night for a touch of ambiance in your outdoor space.—
Julia Fields,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Oct. 2025
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At his best, Stevenson glows with charisma.—
Dan Wiederer,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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“Crimsons.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crimsons. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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