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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
Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2025
In addition to the flush handle design and nesting feet mentioned earlier, the Recon lineup also comprises both hard and soft coolers, plus modular accessories.
—New Atlas, 4 June 2025
Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 25 May 2025
The show begins with a flush of late spring flowers on last season’s stems, followed by summer blooms emerging from new growth.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
But that precaution left thousands of residents unable to flush toilets or shower.
—Colleen Wright, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2025
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Adjective
While Tribeca is flush with music documentaries, this one – a primer on a face of and the state of African pop music as it’s embedded itself in global pop culture – is a novelty.
—Mankaprr Conteh, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2025
In addition to the flush handle design and nesting feet mentioned earlier, the Recon lineup also comprises both hard and soft coolers, plus modular accessories.
—New Atlas, 4 June 2025
Noun
The Thunder guard went flying to the floor, and Edwards went coasting the other way for an easy flush.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 25 May 2025
The show begins with a flush of late spring flowers on last season’s stems, followed by summer blooms emerging from new growth.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 22 May 2025
Verb
The person on the phone told her to flush the water before using it, Shanley said.
—Alexandra Kukulka, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
But that precaution left thousands of residents unable to flush toilets or shower.
—Colleen Wright, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flush
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Astronomers analyzing data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have uncovered a population of tiny, energetic galaxies that may have been key players in clearing the cosmic fog that shrouded the universe after the Big Bang.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
19 June 2025
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They are characterized by energetic mark-making, a profound understanding of color, and complex, absorbing compositions.—
Chadd Scott,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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While the tax may be imagined for wealthy folks like Swift, Rhode Island natives could also be impacted by the tax, Stephen MacGillivray, a Pierce Atwood partner, told USA TODAY.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
27 June 2025
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Democrats have already recoiled at the anti-Muslim attacks he’s faced since Tuesday, and the nervous backroom meetings of wealthy people who want to stop him.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
27 June 2025
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This modern mode of transportation would usher in a golden age of motoring, and John Oosterhuis, an immigrant from the Netherlands, planned to take advantage by building the Dutch Mill Motel in 1951 adjacent to the new highway.—
Paul Eisenberg,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2025
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The flatland at the southern end is adjacent to the Lón Lagoon, which is separated from the North Atlantic Ocean by a beautiful black sand beach.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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Meanwhile, her cheeks were dusted in peach-colored blush, her lips were painted in a coral hue and her brows were brushed up and matted down.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
23 June 2025
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My go-to blush and highlighter layered smoothly over it without pilling.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2025
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Massive seaweed blooms now plague Florida, Texas, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Caribbean.—
Marc Benioff,
Time,
24 June 2025
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Tiny yellow stamens inside the blooms create a lovely contrast.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 June 2025
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Pride Month tends to arrive in a confetti burst of color.—
Sophia Bush,
Time,
20 June 2025
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In a burst of architectural brilliance, a pair of striking glass hallways connect the two wings of the main house, one spotlighting views of a cascading creek and the other lush landscaping.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2025
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Pattern’s Revitalizing Scalp Scrub helps to unclog pores, moisturizes the scalp, and rinses out easily.—
Kayla Greaves,
Essence,
23 June 2025
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Staff have to chemically strip the mirror's old aluminum coating before rinsing it with demineralized water.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
17 June 2025
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The first Tron had played out as a series of face-offs featuring glowing figures against a black background, replicating the blank environment of an arcade screen.—
Bilge Ebiri,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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Miguel and Angel were grinning maniacs standing in the middle of the set with their arms around each other’s shoulders, like ballplayers after a winning game surrounded by a circle of glowing fans.—
Helen Schulman,
The Atlantic,
26 June 2025
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“Flush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flush. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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