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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
Stephen King, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
The Dolphins are now flushed with off-ball linebackers but need edge rushers if the combination of Chop Robinson and economical free agents Josh Uche and David Ojabo isn’t exceptional on its own.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 11 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
The sides of his face were flushed high up on his cheekbones, and were his eyes blazing?
—Stephen King, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
The Dolphins are now flushed with off-ball linebackers but need edge rushers if the combination of Chop Robinson and economical free agents Josh Uche and David Ojabo isn’t exceptional on its own.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flushed
Adjective
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The bright pink headphones, first spotted by 9to5Mac, feature a headband more similar to AirPods Max than previous Beats headphones, featuring a thinner stem which progressively widens to connect to the earcups.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
31 May 2026
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Jules, played by Hunter Schafer, appeared in a sheer, long-sleeve top underneath a silky pink chemise-style dress.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Instead of deep scrubbing carpet fibers repeatedly, most dirt can simply be rinsed away with water, helping maintain a cleaner cabin with less effort.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
26 May 2026
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Ensure The 3 Compartment Sink Is Washed,rinsed, And Sanitized, And Air Dried Before Being Used As A Food Contact Surface.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 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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To my eyes, Saint Catherine’s lace can be especially beautiful, with its sizable form and dense, pinkish white flowers.—
Pedro Moura,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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This Mermaid-core manicure features a nude base and asymmetrical pinkish-purple tips with 3D texture.—
Kara Jillian Brown,
InStyle,
23 May 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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Everything had to be done first, rocks moved, grass cut, ladders put away, dishes washed.—
Joe Soucheray,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
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As its flippers met sand and the ocean washed across its shell for the first time in six months, Earl Grey charged for home.—
Adam Van Brimmer,
AJC.com,
29 May 2026
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The Sphere glowed yellow behind the stands.—
Ellen Cushing,
The Atlantic,
25 May 2026
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Feldstein glowed in a pink lacy dress, smiling as her wife placed a hand on her stomach.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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All rooms, including mine on the sixth floor (639), were updated in 2017 by American designer Ed Tuttle in a warm neutral and gold palette.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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The 26-inch inseam keeps things cropped and cool, which is perfect for warmer spring destinations, and its natural fibers keep you comfortable in the heat.—
Robin Raven,
Travel + Leisure,
3 June 2026
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“Flushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flushed. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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