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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
Though compact, it's equipped with storage space, a vanity sink, a flushing toilet, and a shower/bath, which is always a nice bonus in a tiny house.
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Adam Williams
march 10, New Atlas, 10 Mar. 2026
The buildings were reopened after mitigation efforts, including flushing and chlorination, and testing was carried out, according to city leaders.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Selling programs have been relentless in the S & P 500, as many of these algorithmic systems look to push ranges (both lower and higher), flushing weak longs out of the market.
—Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
Put money into campaigns instead of flushing public money down the toilet on lawyers.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
The county also is routinely flushing the system and monitoring water temperatures across all buildings.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Other common side effects include nausea, flushing, headache, and abdominal cramping and uncontrollable shivering.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Safety Considerations Burns are the biggest risk when flushing a water heater.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
Ever wondered about the science behind flushing during a flight?
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
Adam Williams
march 10, New Atlas, 10 Mar. 2026
The buildings were reopened after mitigation efforts, including flushing and chlorination, and testing was carried out, according to city leaders.
—Jt Moodee Lockman, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Selling programs have been relentless in the S & P 500, as many of these algorithmic systems look to push ranges (both lower and higher), flushing weak longs out of the market.
—Jeff Kilburg, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
Put money into campaigns instead of flushing public money down the toilet on lawyers.
—Joe Battenfeld, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
The county also is routinely flushing the system and monitoring water temperatures across all buildings.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Other common side effects include nausea, flushing, headache, and abdominal cramping and uncontrollable shivering.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Safety Considerations Burns are the biggest risk when flushing a water heater.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Feb. 2026
Ever wondered about the science behind flushing during a flight?
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flushing
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This is the reason many food safety experts agree that rinsing raw fish and meats isn’t a good idea.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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Others scrub into the grout and need rinsing immediately.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Other videos show the Finder app reimagined with cutesy, anime-style eyes, blushing at the camera, and someone opening a pink blush compact sporting the Apple logo.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
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Only on the occasional night out would the former publicist embellish her features by blushing her lips in a ruby red hue — sometimes glossy, sometimes matte.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
25 Feb. 2026
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An employee shifted from cleaning floors to handling a container of food without washing hands.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
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To save them, remove the mold by washing them thoroughly with water to remove surface fungi, then spray them with a diluted solution of hydrogen peroxide (1 part hydrogen peroxide to 2 parts water).—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
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The sparklers weren't the only thing dazzling; Hudson finished off the look with a glowing glam that featured a dewy complexion, shimmery eyeshadow, black liner, and a pink lip.—
Tessa Petak,
InStyle,
16 Mar. 2026
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Nighttime is ideal for viewing the molten lava from the Halemaʻumaʻu crater, and the best viewing spots of the glowing crater include the Kilauea Overlook, Waldron Ledge and the Devastation Trail parking area.—
Ben Davidson,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Flushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flushing. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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