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as in tanned
having a healthy reddish skin tone
was flush after getting out of the hot bath
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as in plane
having a surface without bends, breaks, or irregularities
the flush paneling on the door gives it a very plain and dull look
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as in energetic
having active strength of body or mind
a flush, healthy man of 65
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as in wealthy
having goods, property, or money in abundance
she's very flush now that she has her inheritance
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as in filled
possessing or covered with great numbers or amounts of something specified
a field flush with flowers
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as in adjacent
having a border in common
the front yard's floral border is flush with the sidewalk
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as in blush
a rosy appearance (of the cheeks)
looked for a flush on her cheeks as evidence of a fever
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as in bloom
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement
was in the flush of his youth
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as in burst
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
a flush of patriotic pride
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Recent Examples of flush
Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
The panel is also very thin at just an inch deep, and flat along the back to enable nearly flush wall mounting.
—PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, the flood of pandemic-era stimulus money, which kept the state flush the past few years, has dried up.
—Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2025
Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 9 Apr. 2025
That incident inspired Wayne H. Huizenga to pursue Bill Parcells’ services, and Miami eventually flushed Cameron and his staff after just one season.
—Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
These birds are often seen foraging, perhaps stepping across the prairie in a line to flush insect prey from the grass.
—Carlyn Kranking, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 Apr. 2025
The panel is also very thin at just an inch deep, and flat along the back to enable nearly flush wall mounting.
—PC Magazine, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
Airflow continues to move bacteria around, and germs can linger in toilet water for multiple flushes.
—Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Apr. 2025
Meanwhile, the flood of pandemic-era stimulus money, which kept the state flush the past few years, has dried up.
—Nick Coltrain, The Denver Post, 26 Feb. 2025
Verb
Water can also be used to clean wounds and flush the eyes of anyone who's been hit with chemical gas or pepper spray.
—Louryn Strampe, Wired News, 9 Apr. 2025
That incident inspired Wayne H. Huizenga to pursue Bill Parcells’ services, and Miami eventually flushed Cameron and his staff after just one season.
—Miami Herald, 7 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flush
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Plus this episode also delivers peak unhinged Lex while he's stranded on an island post-plane crash and suffering from malaria, which leads to a moment that teases his natural killer instincts that he's kept so well hidden from Clark, and the world, so far.—
Christian Holub,
EW.com,
16 Oct. 2021
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But those cars were powered by pushrod engines with conventional cross-plane cranks.—
Rich Ceppos,
Car and Driver,
2 Oct. 2022
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The energy rises as the wrestler and the rapper take energetic strides and bounce to the ring.—
Shaheem Reid,
Variety,
19 Apr. 2025
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Our sun cycles through its pattern of energetic activity every 11 years, but the technology scientists use to observe is advancing at a faster pace.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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With regard to military aircraft and civilian transport, faster is generally better, and governments and wealthy individuals are prepared to pay for it.—
Ben Oliver,
Robb Report,
27 Apr. 2025
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Ten miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge, tucked into the lush, green hills of Marin County, Mill Valley is an idyllic place to live — for those who are wealthy and liberal.—
Heather Knight,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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At the same time, California’s energy policies may present opportunities in adjacent sectors—such as EV infrastructure, battery storage, or renewable fuels.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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Authorities on Sunday were investigating after a single-engine plane crashed into a road and an adjacent field near Mattoon, Illinois, killing all four occupants.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
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Tracee Ellis Ross’s hot pink lipstick was faded onto her cheeks as blush, while her signature blunt cut ponytail meant seriously playful business.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
28 Apr. 2025
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And while liquid blush has been the trending product of choice, powder blush can actually help set your makeup to stay, while contouring your cheekbones just as well.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
26 Apr. 2025
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Scoop up our top finds to make your home stand out above the rest, including a darling bistro set that’s perfect for enjoying coffee in the morning, hanging lantern lights that provide a warm and welcoming glow, and large flower pots to hold seasonal blooms.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 Apr. 2025
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Jason Oppenheim and Jessica Vargas' relationship is in full bloom.—
Christopher Rudolph,
People.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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All the nervous energy that had built up at American Airlines Center was released in a burst of delirious joy.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Hubble Space Telescope's recent deep-dive into Andromeda has been able to track the disorder in M31 that the merger left in its wake: streams of stars cannibalized from the galaxy eaten by M31 and producing a burst of star formation.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Leave-ins offer lightweight moisture, detangling, and frizz control, while traditional conditioners deliver deeper hydration that’s typically rinsed out.—
Malia Griggs,
Glamour,
24 Apr. 2025
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Let the treatment sit on your scalp for 5-10 minutes before rinsing.—
Carley Millhone,
Health,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Flush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flush. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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