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adjective

Definition of flushednext
1
as in pink

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as in rinsed

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verb

past tense of flush
1
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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2
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
Adjective
Laura surveyed her flushed cheeks, her bruised legs, with a consumer’s eye. — Literary Hub, 13 July 2026 The theory is that the deluge, which broke January daily rainfall records for Sydney, flushed sewage and other waste into the nearby coastal waters, attracting baitfish, which in turn lured sharks closer to shore. — Sam Nichols, Scientific American, 8 July 2026
Verb
My therapist flushed all of the inflammation from my legs and left me feeling totally renewed. — Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2026 Molly walked away from that exchange slightly angry and flushed. — Literary Hub, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flushed
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flushed
  1. pink
  2. rinsed
  3. washed
  4. blushed
  5. pinkish
  6. irrigated
  7. flooded
  8. glowed
Adjective
  • The agricultural region is particularly famous for its colorful spring tulip fields, which transform acres of farmland into brilliant stripes of red, yellow, pink, and purple.
    — Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Trumpets are in season, their dark, earthy umber contrasting almost comically with the neon-pink basket that Kingsolver carries.
    — Casey Cep, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of pink
Adjective
  • His hands were not shaking, and the cup was returned to his father un-rinsed and brimming with water.
    — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of rinsed
Verb
  • Silhouettes were slouchy, and washed silk and cotton fabrics made the clothing feel fresh and easy to slip into.
    — Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026
  • But the real difference lies in its fabric, a lightweight cotton poplin that’s been washed and peached to Ralph’s own exacting standards.
    — Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of washed
Verb
  • The sharp cut accented her jawline and directed attention to her face, which was lightly blushed and framed by a ring of black liner around her eyes.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • The actress blushed as her co-stars, Whoopi Goldberg and Quinta Brunson, showered her with some love at a Kevin special screening later that day.
    — Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
Definition of blushed
Adjective
  • After thirty minutes of searching, Kossmann waved us over to the pinkish headstone of Emma Jane Byrd Young.
    — Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Pink Lady Pink Lady apples have a sweet taste, a pinkish-red peel, and a firm, crispy, and juicy flesh.
    — Jillian Kubala, HEALTH, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of pinkish
Adjective
  • The Indus basin supplies about 80% of the country's irrigated agriculture, a sector that employs 65% of the labor force and represents roughly 25% of Pakistan's gross domestic product, according to data compiled by Chatham House.
    — Sam Meredith,Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • According to the Environmental and Energy Study Institute, about 52% of the Colorado River's water is used for irrigated agriculture.
    — Carly Sauvageau, USA Today, 28 July 2026
Definition of irrigated
Verb
  • Spacious and flooded with natural light, thanks to floor-to-ceiling windows, the rooms lean into a soothing palette of cool grays, warm wood accents, and pops of yellow.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Heavy downpours drenched parts of northern Broward County on Thursday, causing treacherous driving conditions as rain flooded streets and roads.
    — Joan Murray, CBS News, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of flooded
Verb
  • My hair was thick, curly, and lush; my lips were full; my decades-long struggle with hormonal acne slowed to a stop; and my skin glowed.
    — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 17 Sep. 2026
  • As night fell and West Sacramento’s Ziggurat building glowed luminously, guests returned to the sampling tables for an array of desserts.
    — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of glowed

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“Flushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flushed. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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