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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
Regional banks bounced a bit, still down a couple percent on the week, as Thursday’s flush lower amid a few separate but coincident credit hiccups exacerbated underlying unease with the opaque and possibly lax lending across private credit and among smaller commercial banks. Michael Santoli, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025 Latvia’s squad isn’t exactly flush with star talent, though 21-year-old striker Dario Sits is one name who could be worth keeping tabs on. Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
At the flush, a big flock of rob ins and cedar waxwings also flew from that tree. Worth Matthewson, Outdoor Life, 2 Oct. 2025 Her skin flushes, her eyes light up, her voice changes, her body moves in such a way. Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
Photos Snow shared with SFGATE show the difference between the color of the water after it had been flushed—with the first water collected clearly brown in color, and the flushed water looking a more normal color. Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025 This has a small sink, a shower, and a flushing toilet. New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flush
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flush
Adjective
  • The homey haunt, just a stone's throw from the shore, has served up many ice-cold beverages for tanned locals and sunburnt visitors alike.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
  • Leo, hired as their lead guitarist, had the right look—rough around the edges, with long dark hair and tanned skin.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • The Disney Channel series, which released new episodes Monday through Friday at the height of its popularity, would see its energetic teen stars perform a blend of musical performances and sketch comedy routines.
    Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Absent replacing party sinecurists with able, energetic people, nothing can keep candidates from adopting this agenda on their own—as some younger primary challengers of Democratic incumbents are already starting to do.
    David Wingrave, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
Adjective
  • Outside in the historic downtown, the imposing Mississippi County Courthouse, built over a century ago in Classical style with Ionic columns and a grand copper dome, also speaks of wealthier days.
    Didi Kirsten Tatlow, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
  • As white-collar jobs become increasingly oversaturated, the posting highlights how lucrative side hustles are taking place not only in corporate boardrooms but also in the living rooms of the ultra-wealthy.
    Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 24 Oct. 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
  • Less than two hours before the Raptors were scheduled to begin their home season with a game against the Milwaukee Bucks, head coach Darko Rajaković strolled into a small room adjacent to the team’s locker room, as usual.
    Eric Koreen, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The swinging chair adjacent to the queen bed is another great spot to relax and recharge.
    Gabriela Ulloa, Architectural Digest, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Our eyeshadow palettes, foundations, blushes, and bronzers continue to be top performers.
    Essence, Essence, 29 Oct. 2025
  • This buildable blush glides onto skin perfectly, with a cream texture that makes for seamless blending.
    Ellie Davis, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Goals of breeders over those years and continuing on to today include flower count, longer bloom season, cold hardiness, new colors, and flower size.
    Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Budding Brides Next year, brides will not only be carrying their beautiful blooms à la wedding bouquets, but also wearing them.
    Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The former Bronco is having a career year with the Cowboys, with two games above 115 rushing yards, and had a 66-yard burst against the Jets.
    Jeff Howe, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
  • The archival material is organized and annotated by Chaplin biographer David Robinson and editor Cecilia Cenciarelli, who have done essential work here detailing Chaplin’s biggest final burst of creativity.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2025

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“Flush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flush. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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