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as in tanned
having a healthy reddish skin tone
was flush after getting out of the hot bath
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as in plane
having a surface without bends, breaks, or irregularities
the flush paneling on the door gives it a very plain and dull look
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as in energetic
having active strength of body or mind
a flush, healthy man of 65
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as in wealthy
having goods, property, or money in abundance
she's very flush now that she has her inheritance
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as in filled
possessing or covered with great numbers or amounts of something specified
a field flush with flowers
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as in adjacent
having a border in common
the front yard's floral border is flush with the sidewalk
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as in blush
a rosy appearance (of the cheeks)
looked for a flush on her cheeks as evidence of a fever
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as in bloom
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement
was in the flush of his youth
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as in burst
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
a flush of patriotic pride
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Recent Examples of flush
Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2025
After years of flush spending and tax-rate cuts, Miami-Dade County is now facing the steepest budget crunch since the 2008 financial crisis.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025
Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 28 May 2025
Many perennial bushes produce a seasonal flush of showy blooms while others are better known for their striking foliage.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
Brittany Dube, Health, 27 May 2025
The main bathroom includes a bath/shower, a flushing toilet, and a vanity sink.
—Adam Williams
may 20, New Atlas, 20 May 2025
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Adjective
None of those three mainstays of the television industry are flush with cash and heat — something that could not have been said at a single other moment of the past three decades — which means naturally lower odds of something daring getting developed.
—Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 27 May 2025
After years of flush spending and tax-rate cuts, Miami-Dade County is now facing the steepest budget crunch since the 2008 financial crisis.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025
Noun
Temporary conservation measures include shortening shower times, avoiding unnecessary toilet flushes, avoiding washing clothes for as long as possible, and postponing washing dishes, if possible.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 28 May 2025
Many perennial bushes produce a seasonal flush of showy blooms while others are better known for their striking foliage.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
Verb
Drinking more water can dilute and flush out bacteria from your urinary tract, reducing the amount that the bacteria can grow.
—Brittany Dube, Health, 27 May 2025
The main bathroom includes a bath/shower, a flushing toilet, and a vanity sink.
—Adam Williams
may 20, New Atlas, 20 May 2025
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Today, DeVos said that Eliana, now 3, is a happy and energetic toddler, and her scar is hardly noticeable.—
Vanessa Etienne,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Astronomers have captured the most energetic explosions ever recorded in the universe since the big bang as massive stars get ripped apart by supermassive black holes.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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In laboratory settings, at least, efforts to get wealthier study participants to socially engage have proven beneficial.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
15 June 2025
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Fisher created the Montauk Yacht Club, a private social club on Lake Montauk that attracted wealthy families like the Astors, Whitneys, and Vanderbilts among its members.—
Irene S. Levine,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2025
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Perhaps by pulling a little inspiration from an all-time master in an adjacent field.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
7 June 2025
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But the true wow moment came from a coat of Sherwin-Williams’s Nugget, inspired by a shade in some fabric in an adjacent room.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
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Since then, the line has expanded to include wide shade ranges of cream pocket blushes and lip contours.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
12 June 2025
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While Kylie and Kendall appeared to carry the cream and butter yellow shades, respectively, the jug is also available in 20 additional colors and patterns, including blush, black leopard, and kelly green.—
Averi Baudler,
People.com,
12 June 2025
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With its small, green leaves and yellow blooms, this ground cover also brings pollinators to the garden.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
8 June 2025
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These blooms should also be deadheaded and removed from the garden.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Then, just before the neutron star is consumed by the black hole, these waves turn into a powerful blast, emitting a burst of radio waves known as a fast radio burst (FRB).—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
5 June 2025
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Ranch: Smooth, rich and irresistibly savory – our Ranch Snack Wrap delivers a satisfying burst of cool ranch goodness, with hints of garlic and onion.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Step five: Remove the mouthpiece, rinse your mouth with water, and clean the device as instructed.—
Daley Quinn,
Glamour,
11 June 2025
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After applying a mask, leave it on for the time recommended on product label, and gently rinse off with lukewarm water before lightly patting your skin dry with a washcloth.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
9 June 2025
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Some shoppers are leaving glowing reviews to go with their five-star ratings.—
Isabel Garcia,
People.com,
14 June 2025
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Another bit of seasonal magic: On Vieques, an island off the coast of Puerto Rico, the bioluminescent Mosquito Bay glows brightest from June to August, and the calm waters are ideal for kayaking.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
AFAR Media,
13 June 2025
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“Flush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flush. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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