flushing

present participle of flush

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of flushing But to see the water swirl around the bowl as the flushing sound was made? Jordan Hoffman, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Sep. 2025 Nix operated well on the move on a few plays, but threw two interceptions while flushing himself from the pocket. Luca Evans, Denver Post, 8 Sep. 2025 Wet the stains in the toilet bowl by flushing. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025 David Katz, a former DEA special agent, told Fox News Digital that the contamination could have come from someone flushing a large amount of drugs to evade authorities. Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 29 Aug. 2025 At the end, a flushing lock will send any remaining larval fish and eggs back downstream. Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 27 Aug. 2025 When flushing internal pipes, aerators should be removed first (if applicable), prior to flushing. Jake Allen, IndyStar, 13 Aug. 2025 In addition to the debris-flushing, self-cleaning heads, the Sprinkler 3 senses pressure to keep flow consistent to its 16 streams of water (one more than the current sprinkler). Anthony Karcz, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flushing
Verb
  • In fact, rinsing again can increase the risk of cross-contamination from your sink, hands, or utensils.
    Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
  • In addition to rinsing your toothbrush thoroughly after use to remove any remaining bacteria and debris, experts suggest replacing it every three to four months.
    Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The kid wore birthday glasses and shook his head at each shot, blushing.
    Bryan Washington, New Yorker, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The blushing hue works well with neutrals and bold colors alike, bringing a cheerful spin to any room.
    Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • These jokes revolved around the idea of misusing objects, like putting food on their heads, and pretend play like washing hands without soap or water.
    Jack Beresford, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Regularly washing your sheets is crucial in maintaining sleep hygiene, and some approaches to washing sheets are more effective than others.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Inside, the minimalist lobby doubles as a gallery, and the in-house restaurant, The Hive, is dripping with sculptures of glowing honeycombs, kudzu vines, and swarms of bees.
    Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The mural, which took nearly three years to complete, features glowing, starry skies punctuated by larger-than-life characters and magical landscapes that don’t exist in our realm.
    Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 15 Sep. 2025

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“Flushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flushing. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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