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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
Marnie Goodfriend, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 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, 30 Sep. 2025
Frank Nunns O'Connell, CNN Money, 15 Dec. 2025
Some migrated to the main channel of the estuary and may have been flushed out into the ocean.
—Ivano W. Aiello, The Conversation, 1 Dec. 2025
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Adjective
Luckily, there are ways to deal with the flushed skin, sweat, and uncertainty that can come along with menopausal hot flashes.
—Marnie Goodfriend, Flow Space, 29 Oct. 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, 30 Sep. 2025
Verb
The Bills defense came up big though as Maye was flushed out of the pocket and had his pass batted down by Joey Bosa to seal the game.
—Frank Nunns O'Connell, CNN Money, 15 Dec. 2025
Some migrated to the main channel of the estuary and may have been flushed out into the ocean.
—Ivano W. Aiello, The Conversation, 1 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flushed
Adjective
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With their vibrant pink color and unusual picotee pattern, the flowers of 'Supra Cherry' picotee dianthus will command attention in the garden.—
Miranda Crowell,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Jan. 2026
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Bieber’s matching barely-there thong was connected to it through a web of black strings on her stomach, showing off her abs and highlighting a pink bow adornment in the center.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
7 Jan. 2026
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Most can be rinsed, but others need a soft-bristle brush.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Jan. 2026
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The facility’s equipment was washed and rinsed without sanitizing as the final step.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
19 Dec. 2025
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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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Her cheeks were only lightly blushed, as were her lips.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
14 Nov. 2025
Adjective
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The pinkish-purple blooms appear in summer and last into the fall.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
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Nude with a pinkish hue, practically the same shade as the natural nail.—
Arancha Gamo,
Glamour,
4 Jan. 2026
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Since the 1979 revolution, Iran has pursued an aggressive hydraulic mission, building dams and diverting rivers to support sprawling cities and expanding irrigated agriculture.—
Ali Mirchi,
The Conversation,
1 Dec. 2025
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Much of the cotton grown in Texas—especially under dryland, non-irrigated conditions—lacks the fiber quality required for textile manufacturing and is therefore often used for other purposes.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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There are certain fabrics, materials, and items that are best dry cleaned or hand washed and laid flat or hung to dry.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Large waves from winter storms may have washed the molts onto the beach, Henry said — something observed in Dana Point in 2024, San Diego and Imperial Beach in 2023, Strands Beach in 2022, etc.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
7 Jan. 2026
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On the red carpet, celebrities like Jennifer Garner and Ayo Edebiri glowed in shimmering, embellished ensembles; on stage, meanwhile, comedian Nikki Glaser reprised her hosting duties for the second year in a row.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
12 Jan. 2026
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Scherzinger glowed with an excited expression, her arms raised again in the air.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
9 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Set up your own cafe with deals on this convenient one-cup coffee maker and best-selling milk frother, plus keep your coffee hot all day with this mug warmer.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
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Further, thanks to the faux fur lining and waterproof leather exterior, your feet remain toasty warm and completely dry, no matter the conditions.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Flushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flushed. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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