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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
Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 20 Dec. 2025
In addition to inflammation, other signs like irritated, dry, sensitive or flushed complexions point to damage.
—Essence, 15 Dec. 2025
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Every time the topic arose, her school friends in Islamabad, the Pakistani capital, flushed with embarrassment, Omer recalled.
—Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
If the rat is still there afterwards, dish soap can be used to help the rat slide down when flushed.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 20 Dec. 2025
In addition to inflammation, other signs like irritated, dry, sensitive or flushed complexions point to damage.
—Essence, 15 Dec. 2025
Verb
Run Cold Water Run cold water through the disposal to solidify any grease so it can be flushed out with food particles.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Feb. 2026
Every time the topic arose, her school friends in Islamabad, the Pakistani capital, flushed with embarrassment, Omer recalled.
—Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 11 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flushed
Adjective
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In May 2024, Adrianna – dressed in a pink cap and gown – accepted Sade's degree at what should have been her big sister's graduation.—
Lauren A. White,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The cascading plissé gown featured diaphanous layers of sheer plissé pleated fabric in alternating shades of pale and rose blush pink.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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When the cycle is complete, run the pillows through an extra rinse cycle to ensure all the detergent is rinsed away.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
17 Feb. 2026
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Smaller plants with delicate foliage can be rinsed in the sink.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The rest of Robbie’s makeup was light and even-toned, comprised of subtle shadowing under her eyes and blushed lips.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
29 Jan. 2026
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However, today, blush has easily become one of the all-time favorite makeup products, especially with the younger generation that wants to look extra sun-kissed and blushed.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2026
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At the bottom of the hill, where there will eventually be a parking lot for visitors, Goldsworthy showed us a derelict building made from pinkish sandstone.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 Feb. 2026
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However, the Super Bowl LVIII logo in 2024 featured a purple and pinkish-red color, which did not predict the showdown between the Chiefs and the 49ers, as both teams' colors are red and do not incorporate any purple.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Neat rows of collard greens and kale stretch across irrigated beds, while orchards of peach trees — the ranch’s signature fruit — appear throughout the property.—
Martine Thompson,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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Seeds and insects on suburban lawns, irrigated campuses, parks and croplands have lured them northward to be one of North America’s successful bird species.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Staff washed utensils, cutting boards and the three-compartment sink without sanitizer.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
27 Feb. 2026
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Both experts agree that plastic curtains or liners shouldn’t be placed in the washing machine; instead, those should be hand-washed.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
27 Feb. 2026
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As Tom Cruise climbed to the edge of the atmosphere at hypersonic speeds, Fields pointed at the edges of the plane’s black metal, which glowed orange.—
Sasha Richie,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Feb. 2026
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For three days, leaders of the Seminole, Miccosukee, Tallahassee, and Creek Indians gathered in the surrounding woods, until a hundred blazes glowed like votive candles under the canopies.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Strickland architects references the history of the site throughout the hotel’s design, using elemental materials like earth, water, stone, wood, and copper to create a warm and inviting atmosphere.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 Feb. 2026
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Today your thoughts are warm, friendly and generous.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Flushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flushed. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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