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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
Larry Stansbury, Essence, 8 May 2025
In line with her recent beauty philosophy, the star opted for a minimal makeup look with flushed cheeks and a subtle pink lip.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 6 May 2025
Carpenter's go-to makeup look — characterized by flushed cheeks, fluttery lashes and rosy lips — must also be adaptable.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Side effects are similar to other PDE-5 inhibitors, including headache, flushed skin, nasal congestion, nasopharyngitis (nasal and throat infection), and back pain.6
Testosterone
Low testosterone levels, a condition known as hypogonadism, can contribute to ED.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 14 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
With flushed cheeks extending from the apples to the temples, lips softly lined, and light-catching shimmer on the eyes, romantic glam elevates soft glam with a whimsical, spring-ready twist.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 8 May 2025
In line with her recent beauty philosophy, the star opted for a minimal makeup look with flushed cheeks and a subtle pink lip.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 6 May 2025
Carpenter's go-to makeup look — characterized by flushed cheeks, fluttery lashes and rosy lips — must also be adaptable.
—Catherine Santino, People.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Side effects are similar to other PDE-5 inhibitors, including headache, flushed skin, nasal congestion, nasopharyngitis (nasal and throat infection), and back pain.6
Testosterone
Low testosterone levels, a condition known as hypogonadism, can contribute to ED.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 14 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flushed
Adjective
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Speaking of Gyeong-seok, he’s been trying to fight off the pink soldiers who have begun opening fire on his boat.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
27 June 2025
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Bertie Gardner pulls a string of pink and white yarn and wraps it around his crochet hook.—
Candi Bolden,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 June 2025
Adjective
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The first is a hybrid tea rose with a pinkish lavender hue, known for its intoxicating citrus scent and ability to attract butterflies.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
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Blue or Red Skin in One Limb A blood clot within an extremity vein can cause the skin to turn pinkish, reddish, or discolored.3 This change in skin color is due to inflammation of the surrounding tissues caused by restricting blood flow back up to the heart.—
Alicen Nelson MD,
Verywell Health,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
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There was a lot of talk about Aaron Rodgers being washed.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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Separately, norovirus outbreaks can also spring from food that was contaminated at the source and that’s often eaten raw, like shellfish harvested from virus-laden water or produce washed with it.—
Maggie O'Neill,
SELF,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Concrete and asphalt radiate heat absorbed during the day, making urban areas typically several degrees warmer than rural areas, the weather service said.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2025
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In Alaska, warm and dry conditions coupled with frequent thunderstorms and lightning have resulted in more than 100 fires since Wednesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 June 2025
Verb
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Analytics and technology have flooded the sport.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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The president and his blindly loyal aides claim the tariffs, which reached an idiotic 104% in duties on all goods from China overnight, are working because the White House is being flooded with calls from foreign governments.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The saxophones and horns of Miller’s Army Air Force Band waft through the house, enveloping the medals on the wall and the photos of a young soldier and his blushing bride.—
Bill Newcott,
National Geographic,
13 Dec. 2019
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But when a thorny, unsolved problem arose a boss invariably stood up and pointed to the blushing youngster.—
Brandon R. Brown,
Smithsonian,
12 July 2019
Adjective
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Native to the northwest part of the state, this is a species that requires shade and moist soil in Southern California.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
21 June 2025
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While some container and bedding plants like moist soils, geraniums prefer drier conditions.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2025
Adjective
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One employee can be seen in the documentary standing in brown water in his cabin.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
25 June 2025
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Warmer toned shingles, such as weathered wood or brown, complement homes with natural wood elements and traditional architectural styles like Tudor or English cottages.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
25 June 2025
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“Flushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flushed. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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