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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 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.
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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
Other amenities include flushing toilets and hot showers, an RV dumping station, a playground, and basketball and volleyball courts.
—Anna Laird Barto, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
According to the indictment, the defendants allegedly altered the ship and relied on a flushing pump to supply fuel to two of the Dali’s four generators.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
These communities are now flushing their systems.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 13 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
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
Other amenities include flushing toilets and hot showers, an RV dumping station, a playground, and basketball and volleyball courts.
—Anna Laird Barto, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026
According to the indictment, the defendants allegedly altered the ship and relied on a flushing pump to supply fuel to two of the Dali’s four generators.
—Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 13 May 2026
These communities are now flushing their systems.
—Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 13 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
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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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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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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This latest trailer showcases Kyle Chandler as veteran Lantern, Hal Jordan, and Aaron Pierre portraying the younger newbie Lantern, John Stewart, and it’s loaded with full costumes, superpowered flight, glowing power rings, and cool bright green constructs.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
26 May 2026
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Others, like Robinson, are glowing in their praise.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
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“Flushing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flushing. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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