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as in rinsing
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 blushing
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 flushing
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.
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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
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
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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
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Make a savory bean dip by draining and rinsing a can of beans and then blending with garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and optional herbs and chili flakes.—
Jess Cording,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The kid wore birthday glasses and shook his head at each shot, blushing.—
Bryan Washington,
New Yorker,
7 Sep. 2025
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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
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If a separate closet or dresser outside the bathroom is unavailable to you, then Trosclair advises being diligent in cycling through your linens and washing them regularly to fight any mildewing, molding, or weathering from the moisture.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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As my colleague Yasmin Tayag has written, corporations have been MAHA-washing their products to highlight those free of artificial dyes, high-fructose corn syrup, and seed oils.—
Tom Bartlett,
The Atlantic,
1 Sep. 2025
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Ahead of the season, the set has already garnered glowing reviews from Amazon shoppers for its versatility.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 Sep. 2025
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That interaction produces glowing arcs and rays of green and red light.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Flushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flushing. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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