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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
The microscopic droplets released from a flushing toilet can rise 4 feet in the air and be inhaled or land on bathroom surfaces.
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Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Lower flows mean less sediment flushing downstream, accelerating the sinking of the Louisiana delta.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 31 May 2026
That histamine release is what drives symptoms like flushing, irritability and GI issues.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 29 May 2026
Gusty northwest winds pick-up heading into the afternoon, flushing out the humidity.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 27 May 2026
The Algarve's bathroom is situated on the other side of the living/sleeping area to the kitchen and includes a flushing toilet, a vanity sink, and a shower.
—New Atlas, 22 May 2026
There is not really a flushing toilet system, this is more festival style and not for everyone but a small price to pay for flexing your green credentials back at home over dinner.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
Avoid flushing hair down the toilet to prevent blockages.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 21 May 2026
Symptoms include flushing, itching, hives, stomach pain, diarrhea, brain fog, bone pain, and sometimes severe allergic reactions like anaphylaxis.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 15 May 2026
Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2026
Lower flows mean less sediment flushing downstream, accelerating the sinking of the Louisiana delta.
—Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 31 May 2026
That histamine release is what drives symptoms like flushing, irritability and GI issues.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 29 May 2026
Gusty northwest winds pick-up heading into the afternoon, flushing out the humidity.
—Cutter Martin, CBS News, 27 May 2026
The Algarve's bathroom is situated on the other side of the living/sleeping area to the kitchen and includes a flushing toilet, a vanity sink, and a shower.
—New Atlas, 22 May 2026
There is not really a flushing toilet system, this is more festival style and not for everyone but a small price to pay for flexing your green credentials back at home over dinner.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 May 2026
Avoid flushing hair down the toilet to prevent blockages.
—Emily Benda Gaylord, The Spruce, 21 May 2026
Symptoms include flushing, itching, hives, stomach pain, diarrhea, brain fog, bone pain, and sometimes severe allergic reactions like anaphylaxis.
—Suchandrima Bhowmik, Health, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flushing
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For example, if allergies are due to pollen, staying indoors, using sunglasses or rinsing off your face after exposure can help decrease allergen load around your eyes.—
Neelam Patadia,
The Conversation,
27 May 2026
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In this case, rinsing with cold water first is more effective.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
23 May 2026
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Cue a raft of social media fancams showing a blushing Mary Bennet being pursued by her handsome, Regency-era bachelors.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
28 May 2026
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The blushing singer was snapped getting a sweet smooch on the cheek from her big brother while backstage.—
John Russell,
PEOPLE,
16 May 2026
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Auoon Clip-On Pot Strainer This clever clip-on pot strainer takes up less space in the cabinet and the dishwasher, and makes quick work of straining pasta water, washing fruit and vegetables, and more.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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As a teenager, Bajaria helped her immigrant family’s business, washing cars before winning a string of beauty pageants, including Miss India Worldwide in 1991.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
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For glowing skin, get the plumping thirst relief facial, which involves a nori algae mask and organic marine products only found at Shangri-La Boracay.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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From its glowing critical reception to its significant awards recognition, the series resonated with UK audiences in a way that felt truly profound.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
1 June 2026
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“Flushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flushing. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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