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noun

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verb

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as in to rinse
to pour liquid over or through in order to cleanse use this cleaner to flush the drain in the sink

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as in to blush
to develop a rosy facial color (as from excitement or embarrassment) he flushed deeply upon hearing the compliment

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Recent Examples of flush
Adjective
Bury a quart-sized yogurt container so that the lip is flush with the soil surface. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2025 Gilbert, newly flush with seemingly unlimited cash, and filled with both a desire to be useful and the existential unease of someone who has just won the lottery, begins covering her friends’ therapy bills and tuition payments, and lavishing jewelry, weddings, and houses (plural) on them. Jia Tolentino, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Noun
My world became sterile gauze, saline flushes, biohazard bins. Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025 The same brand's Cheek to Chic Blush produced a peachy-pink flush. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 15 Aug. 2025
Verb
Immediately after the illnesses were reported, village staff flushed the line by the home, Elmore said. Madeline Heim, jsonline.com, 5 Sep. 2025 My inner circle also made sure my body angles were flattering, my cheeks — all of them — were flushed and perky, and my facial expressions were authentic and strong. Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flush
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flush
Adjective
  • Labradors are often more energetic and bred for hunting, retrieving, and service work, whereas goldens are prized for their patience, friendliness, and trainability.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Inspired by the tradition of the divine feminine, the energetic space captivates with colors, abstract wall art and a goddess sculpture done by the dynamic sister artist duo’s mother.
    Spencer Whaley, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The Valkyries have drawn a different audience from the one that usually brings a wealthy, corporate vibe to this same arena.
    Marcus Thompson II, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
  • If Musk and his fans are right, Musk would become far wealthier even without any additional shares of Tesla stock.
    Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Streamline applications with pre-filled forms, especially to support internal mobility where workloads are high or digital access is limited.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Prosecutors say a fair trial would be impossible not only in this mountain community of fewer than 22,000 people, but also any other adjacent county because the suspect and victim were both well known.
    Andy Rose, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2025
  • The Gary Housing Authority, which owns the schools, and the city of Gary are completing state and federal approvals for the demolition of Emerson and Horace Mann, and two adjacent vacant elementaries, Spaulding and Vohr.
    Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Big fan of Saie Beauty as well—especially their Slip Tint and their blushes (blush is my favorite).
    Akili King, Essence, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Scarlett Johansson stepped out for the TIFF premiere of her directorial debut Eleanor the Great in a blush pink Valentino gown with off-the-shoulder sleeves and a short train.
    Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Always cut off diseased fruits, veggies, and even flower blooms before winter and make sure to clean these clippings off the ground, too.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Dogwood Dogwood is best known for its spring bloom.
    Chris McKeown, Cincinnati Enquirer, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The family’s ring doorbell camera captured a man in all black who appeared to stand in the middle of their street raising a gun and three bursts of gunfire from different locations.
    Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
  • French rocket builder and ArianeGroup subsidiary MaiaSpace announced the completion of a monthslong test campaign that subjected several subscale prototypes of its propellant tanks to high-pressure burst tests, European Spaceflight reports.
    Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Turn the towel over and rinse each stain out with warm or hot water.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025
  • And make sure to rinse any nursing pads that have been soaked through with milk before placing them in the washing machine.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 5 Sep. 2025

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“Flush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flush. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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