Synonyms of flushing

flushing

verb

present participle of flush

1

as in rinsing

to pour liquid over or through in order to cleanse

use this cleaner to flush the drain in the sink

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rinsing
• washing
• flooding
• irrigating
• sluicing
• washing out
• flowing
• inundating
• swamping
• gushing
• engulfing
• soaking
• streaming
• rushing
• saturating
• drenching
• hosing
• splashing
• deluging
• sloshing
• douching
• dousing

2

as in blushing

to develop a rosy facial color (as from excitement or embarrassment)

he flushed deeply upon hearing the compliment

Synonyms & Similar Words

• blushing
• glowing
• reddening
• crimsoning
• blooming
• turning color
• coloring
• rouging
• humiliating
• mortifying
• disconcerting
• ruddling
• embarrassing
• incarnadining
• discomfiting
• abashing
• fazing
• chagrining

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of flushing

Bathroom work centers on the toilet lid, seat and flushing lever plus the sink faucet, and laundering towels and the shower curtain. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 6 Nov. 2026

This looks snug and has a flushing toilet, a vanity sink, a shower, and a washer/dryer. — New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026

Draining and flushing the water heater yearly or every six months is a necessary part of the appliance’s maintenance. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 25 Oct. 2026

If clogged rim jets return often or if flushing pressure seems low, call a plumber. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 25 Oct. 2026

The scientists are planning to travel there in 2028 to deploy instruments able to document the flushing in and out of seawater. — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026

The book offers creative ways to manage fear and negativity — like pretend-flushing your mistakes down the toilet — before, during and after a high-stakes task. — Lennon Sherburne, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026

Your Bowel Movements Help Remove Toxins The nutrients in pears support healthy bowel movements by keeping stools soft, which also encourages the removal of toxins by flushing out the digestive system. — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2026

Mild stinging, dryness, irritation, flushing or increased skin warmth are the most common side effects. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026