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as in blooms
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement
was in the flush of his youth
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2
as in bursts
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
a flush of patriotic pride
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as in rinses
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 blushes
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 flushes
Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026
EVs don’t need oil changes or coolant flushes.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Symptoms include irregular periods, hot flashes (also known as hot flushes), sleep disruption and mood changes.
—Sashikala Vp, CNN Money, 4 Dec. 2025
Her skin flushes, her eyes light up, her voice changes, her body moves in such a way.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
My world became sterile gauze, saline flushes, biohazard bins.
—Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
Brewer also stole fentanyl from a secure hospital locker, as well as needles, syringes and saline flushes from a hospital supply room on multiple occasions, according to prosecutors.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 Dec. 2025
Cold water immersion constricts blood vessels, reduces swelling, numbs sore areas, and flushes lactic acid from the muscles.
—Outside, 10 Dec. 2025
This flushes out salts from fertilizers that accumulate, and keeps the roots healthy.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2025
Good sleep patterns are vital as the brain flushes those toxins while asleep, and disruptions could subsequently increase the risk of dementia later in life.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Following the media coverage, Davis said she's started smelling bleach or chlorine coming from her taps, yet the discoloration continues as the town flushes hydrants.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
Cowboys fans hoping the team flushes Dak, the way the Denver Broncos did with Russell Wilson, are better off hoping for a Texas snow storm in July.
—Mac Engel
september 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Its self-cleaning cycle flushes the dirty water tank and removes debris from the vacuum brush.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
There’s also a hands-free, self-cleaning function that automatically flushes the tubing and brush roller.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
This stuff gives hair more bounce than a basketball and flushes away oil, product buildup, and grime without any compromise to your strands’ moisture levels.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 2 Jan. 2026
EVs don’t need oil changes or coolant flushes.
—Jason Phillips, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Symptoms include irregular periods, hot flashes (also known as hot flushes), sleep disruption and mood changes.
—Sashikala Vp, CNN Money, 4 Dec. 2025
Her skin flushes, her eyes light up, her voice changes, her body moves in such a way.
—Benjamin Vanhoose, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
My world became sterile gauze, saline flushes, biohazard bins.
—Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
Brewer also stole fentanyl from a secure hospital locker, as well as needles, syringes and saline flushes from a hospital supply room on multiple occasions, according to prosecutors.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
For starters, reds, berries, terracottas, hot pinks, and warm corals that echo how melanin-rich skin naturally flushes.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 Dec. 2025
Cold water immersion constricts blood vessels, reduces swelling, numbs sore areas, and flushes lactic acid from the muscles.
—Outside, 10 Dec. 2025
This flushes out salts from fertilizers that accumulate, and keeps the roots healthy.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Nov. 2025
Good sleep patterns are vital as the brain flushes those toxins while asleep, and disruptions could subsequently increase the risk of dementia later in life.
—Vanessa Etienne, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2025
Following the media coverage, Davis said she's started smelling bleach or chlorine coming from her taps, yet the discoloration continues as the town flushes hydrants.
—Karl Schneider, IndyStar, 6 Oct. 2025
Cowboys fans hoping the team flushes Dak, the way the Denver Broncos did with Russell Wilson, are better off hoping for a Texas snow storm in July.
—Mac Engel
september 4, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Sep. 2025
Its self-cleaning cycle flushes the dirty water tank and removes debris from the vacuum brush.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025
There’s also a hands-free, self-cleaning function that automatically flushes the tubing and brush roller.
—Christopher Murray
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flushes
Noun
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Bark, blooms, fruits, and seeds all play a role, while fall foliage adds a riot of seasonal color.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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The plant can put on eight feet of growth in a single year and produces a plethora of six-inch-diameter blooms.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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After testing the interest of sports fans in short-form content, Disney aims to bring brief bursts to a broader audience.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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Operating for thousands of daily cycles over decades trumps quick bursts of power.—
Tejasri Gururaj,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Go with the classic Sun In Hair Lightener, enriched with aloe, marigold, chamomile, and flaxseed, or the newer Fun In by Sun In Temporary Hair Color, which rinses out after one wash.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Long blushes through the compliment and returns it, praising Bosworth right back.—
William Earl,
Variety,
22 Sep. 2025
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While at dusk, the horizon blushes with coral light as fishing boats drift past the silhouette of Longtou Rock.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The explosions caused secondary fires that torched neighborhoods, according to the suit.—
Tony Saavedra,
Daily News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Test explosions became increasingly rare.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Another agreed, comparing them to their Spanx AirEssentials set, but saying this one washes better.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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To start with a wedding, then wait ’til later to figure out the details of who washes the dishes and whether the toilet seat stays down, sounds backwards but is certainly better than hostage-taking and war without an achievable end.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The business mogul glows in a golden gown and matching accessories.—
Brittany Talarico,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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Dusted with snow and adorned with red berries and pine cones, each pre-lit tree glows with 130 warm white lights.—
Nora Colomer
may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom.,
FOXNews.com,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Benson has shown flashes of being a very productive player, but needs to do it consistently at the big-league level.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Symptoms include seeing flashes of light, spots in your vision (eye floaters), blurred vision and darkening of peripheral vision.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Flushes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flushes. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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