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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
Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Starting the day with potassium helps the kidneys flush out excess sodium and relax blood vessel walls.
—Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
In downtown Truckee, Mac Coppes was still wearing his snow pants and had a flush on his face from skiing at Sugar Bowl Resort before his shift at RMU Truckee, a combination ski shop and bar that is popular with the apres-ski crowd.
—Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
In fact, scientists reporting to the Glen Canyon Adaptive Management Program estimate that failing to flush some deeper water through the bypass tubes this summer could let the river rise to about 79 degrees.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 28 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
Spending and saving Customers who are feeling flush may also be inclined to deploy their refunds toward big-ticket items or to pay off outstanding debt, according to Bank of America analyst Mihir Bhatia.
—Darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026
Starting the day with potassium helps the kidneys flush out excess sodium and relax blood vessel walls.
—Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 20 Feb. 2026
Noun
Repeat fertilizing after each flush of blooms, or about every 4 to 6 weeks throughout the growing season.
—Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
In downtown Truckee, Mac Coppes was still wearing his snow pants and had a flush on his face from skiing at Sugar Bowl Resort before his shift at RMU Truckee, a combination ski shop and bar that is popular with the apres-ski crowd.
—Sacbee.com, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
Ifound Takaro nearby, sitting on the ground, his face flushed with anger.
—Robert Moor, New Yorker, 2 Mar. 2026
In fact, scientists reporting to the Glen Canyon Adaptive Management Program estimate that failing to flush some deeper water through the bypass tubes this summer could let the river rise to about 79 degrees.
—Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 28 Feb. 2026
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Sunburnt blush focuses the color in the very center of your face for a just-tanned effect, while the doll-blush trend places it on the apples of cheeks for a smooth look.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
15 Dec. 2025
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The boots are made from a twinface sheepskin upper, with fleece and wool on the inside and the tanned skin on the outside.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
24 Nov. 2025
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Attendees will also enjoy an elevated networking reception and delicious tastings from local restaurants, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere for meaningful connections.—
Dawn Giangiulio,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Another challenge came from working on a project for five years and trying to keep everybody aligned, motivated and energetic.—
Destiny Jackson,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2026
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Persian Americans got a reputation for being wealthy because some of those who arrived were doctors, lawyers and other elites with money.—
Deputy Managing Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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Her drive was fueled by a desire to provide for her daughter, Rory, on her own terms, free from the strings of her wealthy parents' inheritance.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
3 Mar. 2026
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The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
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This comforter is pre-filled and designed to be two inches wider than standard sizes for an extra-plush feel and complete bed coverage.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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ZettaJoule would build the ZJ0 reactor adjacent to the TEES Nuclear Engineering & Science Center in College Station where the agency already has two research reactors.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
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The Fontaine sits adjacent to the main stretches and perfectly mirrors that Old World look with a dose of modern shine.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Available in blush, indigo, silver and a new citrus color, the MacBook Neo starts at $599.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
4 Mar. 2026
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This storage unit is one of Kartell’s most iconic designs and comes in a smattering of rich colors, from moss green and blush pink to a vibrant yellow and toffee brown.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
3 Mar. 2026
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And lots of garden blooms offer both sources for bees throughout the growing season.—
Michelle Darrisaw,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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Warmer temperatures will cause plant growth and flowering to speed up so your blooms won’t last as long.—
Dawn Pettinelli,
Hartford Courant,
28 Feb. 2026
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Shrimp is a quick-cooking springtime favorite, and it is accompanied by a burst of flavors in this recipe, which incorporates a craveable herby dressing.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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The burst was fueled by a pull-up jumper and a layup in a 14-second span by Howell.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Flush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flush. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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