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as in pink
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as in rinsed
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as in washed
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 blushed
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 flushed
Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 17 Mar. 2026
Less of a harsh line and more of a flushed finish, Summer Friday’s lip stain is one to watch.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Creamy and well-pigmented, this is designed to tint the lips with barely-there color, applied without precision, and flushed out with the smudger tool on the opposite end of the crayon.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 22 May 2026
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Adjective
Glowing skin, flushed cheeks, and subtle sculpting were the key trends, like Cara Delevingne's subtle pigments or Chase Infiniti’s glossy nude lip.
—Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 17 Mar. 2026
Less of a harsh line and more of a flushed finish, Summer Friday’s lip stain is one to watch.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
For makeup, artist Raoul Alejandre drew black liner in Moore’s waterline, flushed her cheeks and dressed her lips in a pale pink hue.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
Creamy and well-pigmented, this is designed to tint the lips with barely-there color, applied without precision, and flushed out with the smudger tool on the opposite end of the crayon.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flushed
Adjective
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The Scream actress styled her chest-long dark brown hair in soft curls and accentuated her features with a rose gold eyeshadow and a soft pink flush on her cheekbones and lips.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
14 June 2026
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The steady pulsing of milking machines mingled with a thumping musical beat as McAfee marched down the rows, pointing to their light pink udders.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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In the past, irrigated rice paddies were kept flooded throughout the growing season, resulting in constant greenhouse gas emissions produced by microbes that thrive in the wet environment.—
Hanqin Tian,
Fortune,
25 May 2026
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In the past, irrigated rice paddies were kept flooded throughout the growing season, resulting in constant greenhouse gas emissions produced by microbes that thrive in the wet environment.—
Hanqin Tian,
The Conversation,
22 May 2026
Verb
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Some filters can be rinsed under running water.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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Scallops should not be rinsed to avoid excess moisture, which can affect texture and flavor.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2026
Verb
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The showy fruits are preceded by fragrant white flowers that are blushed with pink.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2026
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Noah blushed then nodded softly.—
Allegra Givens,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The king got his way, and the British empire began recruiting from every corner of the globe, where one in four people—many who looked nothing like his pale, pinkish self—owed him their allegiance and loyalty, having been colonized by the Crown.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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Both snakes are pinkish-tan to grayish-brown, with bands being dark gray, brown or reddish brown.—
Sophie Lindberg,
Kansas City Star,
10 June 2026
Adjective
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Fill small containers with moist, well-draining soil.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
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Just after a gentle rain, when the earth is still moist, is the best time, Vater says.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The olive sake gives a round flavor that’s paired with rice washed West End Gin.—
Aly Walansky,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2026
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Be sure your microfiber cloths are freshly washed before cleaning windows.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
Verb
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As the sun set, the grounds glowed with scarlet lights that illuminated the red ottomans in the seating and lounge areas, creating an almost theatrical atmosphere.—
Stefania Conrieri,
Vanity Fair,
7 June 2026
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The lab glowed like a jewel in the distance, and around him bioluminescent plankton shone like stars.—
Susan Cosier,
Scientific American,
6 June 2026
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“Flushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flushed. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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