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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
In its statement, Synergy Marine Group said the use of the flushing pump was irrelevant to the cause of the crash, blaming it on a manufacturer's latent defect, the loose wire in the ship's electrical system.
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Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 12 May 2026
However, the flushing pump was not designed to automatically restart following a blackout, and the Dali’s generators could not operate without a fuel supply, so the ship ultimately experienced a second blackout, the indictment said.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 12 May 2026
Another ship operated by Synergy — the M/V Maersk Saltoro — also faced a blackout in December 2022 due to its use of a flushing pump, prosecutors say.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 12 May 2026
It’s been around for generations, and so has the idea that flushing the colon can remove toxins and residue.
—Erica Sweeney, Time, 11 May 2026
The agreement mentioned adding up to 40 water hookups, up to 40 electric hookups, a pump station with a water hose, four bathrooms with flushing toilets and shower stalls, an ADA-accessible restroom trailer, an ADA-accessible shower trailer, light posts and shade structures.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Piper recommends flushing hot water and dish soap down your drains once a week to break down any grease or or soap scum that could be starting to accumulate.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
The kind of contraction generated by walking moves cerebrospinal fluid out of the brain, leading Drew to hypothesize that the mechanism plays an important role in flushing out protein waste and other unnecessary material.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 12 May 2026
However, the flushing pump was not designed to automatically restart following a blackout, and the Dali’s generators could not operate without a fuel supply, so the ship ultimately experienced a second blackout, the indictment said.
—Luke Barr, ABC News, 12 May 2026
Another ship operated by Synergy — the M/V Maersk Saltoro — also faced a blackout in December 2022 due to its use of a flushing pump, prosecutors say.
—Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 12 May 2026
It’s been around for generations, and so has the idea that flushing the colon can remove toxins and residue.
—Erica Sweeney, Time, 11 May 2026
The agreement mentioned adding up to 40 water hookups, up to 40 electric hookups, a pump station with a water hose, four bathrooms with flushing toilets and shower stalls, an ADA-accessible restroom trailer, an ADA-accessible shower trailer, light posts and shade structures.
—Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 May 2026
Piper recommends flushing hot water and dish soap down your drains once a week to break down any grease or or soap scum that could be starting to accumulate.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
The kind of contraction generated by walking moves cerebrospinal fluid out of the brain, leading Drew to hypothesize that the mechanism plays an important role in flushing out protein waste and other unnecessary material.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flushing
Verb
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Removing fallen leaves and rinsing away dirt prevents excess nutrients from collecting in the water.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
12 May 2026
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Start by rinsing the vinyl siding with the garden hose and attached spray nozzle.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 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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Moving within a few short years from blushing infatuation to friendship to committed partnership, these two will weather some of life’s harshest storms.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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So, the league is washing its hands of what the Chargers or any other teams might do to troll the Patriots.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Modern Perspectives on Laundry Sorting With the growing popularity of large-capacity front-loading washers in the late 1990s, consumers welcomed the possibility of washing all of the dirty laundry in the hamper at the same time.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
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With more than 2,000 glowing five-star reviews, this streamlined shirt is destined to become your newest wardrobe staple.—
Kate Donovan,
Southern Living,
18 May 2026
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Long before glowing storefronts, crowded shopping malls, and overnight deliveries became the norm, everyday commerce in America moved at a much slower, more intimate pace.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
18 May 2026
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“Flushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flushing. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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