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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
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Jessica Riley, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Treatment focuses on flushing caffeine from the body while managing symptoms.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Regularly flushing the drain with hot water may also help reduce buildup and keep water flowing.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
So far, Ramos said he’s donated all of his auto-flushing devices to CPS.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Use a toilet brush to scrub the entire bowl surface, then let the product stand for 5 minutes before flushing.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
The astronauts reported bizarre smells, and had issues flushing urine outside the spacecraft as designed.
—New Atlas, 6 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
Jessica Riley, CBS News, 16 June 2026
Treatment focuses on flushing caffeine from the body while managing symptoms.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 11 June 2026
Regularly flushing the drain with hot water may also help reduce buildup and keep water flowing.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
So far, Ramos said he’s donated all of his auto-flushing devices to CPS.
—Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2026
Use a toilet brush to scrub the entire bowl surface, then let the product stand for 5 minutes before flushing.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2026
The astronauts reported bizarre smells, and had issues flushing urine outside the spacecraft as designed.
—New Atlas, 6 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flushing
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While that does work, researchers found rinsing or soaking in water had the lowest median percent reduction of about 30%.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Swimsuit companies recommend rinsing after each use, then hand-washing with mild detergent every three to five uses.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 June 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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New Jersey forest cherries, bright yellow, blushing red.—
John McPhee,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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Before washing a pair of mittens or gloves, check the care tag for care instructions.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Dec. 2025
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Always check pockets before washing to prevent accidental stains or a wet cell phone.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Dec. 2025
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Cellphone footage shows two glowing red orbs floating across the sky.—
Collin Binkley,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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Speaking about the division race during the teams series this week, New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns offered a glowing assessment of the rival club that has become one of the National League’s toughest opponents.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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