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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
Alex Ronan, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2025
Celgene was newly flush with cash from rising sales of thalidomide.
—David Armstrong, ProPublica, 8 May 2025
Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2025
This group of clematis produces flowers on the previous year’s growth and a second flush of flowers on the current year’s growth.
—Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
However, a public toilet may have flushed hopes that one London park would be home to a record reading.
—Nazaneen Ghaffar, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Adjective
Invest in a low-profile pot rack that’s flush to the wall
Forget those hanging pot racks that cut into your already meager standing room.
—Alex Ronan, Architectural Digest, 22 Apr. 2025
Celgene was newly flush with cash from rising sales of thalidomide.
—David Armstrong, ProPublica, 8 May 2025
Noun
Joining the ranks of W blush and sunset blush, sundae blush offers the same eye-catching flush but incorporates contour into the mix.
—Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 25 Apr. 2025
This group of clematis produces flowers on the previous year’s growth and a second flush of flowers on the current year’s growth.
—Derek Carwood, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
At the end, a flushing lock would send any remaining larval fish and eggs back downstream.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
However, a public toilet may have flushed hopes that one London park would be home to a record reading.
—Nazaneen Ghaffar, New York Times, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flush
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Host Jennifer Lopez opened the show with an energetic dance number to a medley that included a mashup of songs by Beyoncé, Eilish, Shaboozey, Chappell Roan and more.—
Alli Rosenbloom,
CNN Money,
27 May 2025
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Rod Stewart, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award, closed out the evening with an energetic performance.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
26 May 2025
Adjective
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Tax cuts that disproportionately benefit wealthier Americans and new tax deductions for tips also are included in the legislation.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Yet by Holly Jackson A famed Y.A. author’s first foray into adult fiction centers on Jet Mason, the wayward daughter of a wealthy Vermont family.—
Laura Thompson,
New York Times,
22 May 2025
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Exceptional candidates often come from adjacent fields with transferable skills that conventional keyword matching overlooks.—
Gergo Vari,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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With daily live music and an adjacent outdoor pool deck lined with firepits, the space is designed to bring people together.—
Annie Archer,
Travel + Leisure,
27 May 2025
Noun
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Her complexion was, for the most part, even with touches of cool-toned contour and pink blush.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
21 May 2025
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Her glam included an elevated updo that brought the attention to her bright peachy blush and light pink lip gloss.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
17 May 2025
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The showy blooms grow on tall spikes and support butterflies and other pollinators.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
18 May 2025
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This trail also offered tremendous views and had patches covered in brittlebush with its yellow blooms.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
Noun
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The 23-year-old has the raw materials to become a decent striker, including a decent burst of acceleration, but needs to play more to develop, which might not happen at Barca.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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The pair hoped to make progress against urea-cycle disorders – inherited metabolic problems, like KJ’s that leave young children vulnerable to bursts of damaging ammonia.—
Karen Weintraub,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
Verb
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Use a dishcloth to wash all parts, rinse, and place in the drying rack.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
19 May 2025
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The orange juice equipment parts and machine got washed, rinsed, but not sanitized.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
Verb
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The portals glow alluringly, the fountains dance in low light, and the Celestial Carousel is an other-worldly beacon.—
Mackenzie Schmidt,
People.com,
22 May 2025
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Learn about the tiny organisms that create glowing waters during this magical experience.—
Joe Rassel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 May 2025
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“Flush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flush. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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