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rouging

verb

present participle of rouge

as in crimsoning

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Soon, though, the musicians fill in the midrange with blushing chords and a bell-tone melody that pulls gently away from the root note, creating a gentle tension.

— Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 4 Aug. 2026
That gradually began to change over a few hours of Colquitt’s patient mending, shadowing, blushing, and eyelash-affixing.

— John Semley, Harpers Magazine, 28 July 2026

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Pro wrestling is often viewed as a fake form of fighting, but the flips, jumps and landings are very real — slaps and kicks landed on reddening skin echo throughout SPW’s venues.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 24 July 2026
There should be no pain or skin reddening during a proper session, and therapists avoid working over active swelling, infection or skin that’s undergone cancer treatment.

— Allison Palmer, Miami Herald, 30 June 2026

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The discovery reveals what happens when the supermassive black hole engines that power these vast, blooming outflows of plasma stall.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Among the summer-blooming flowers gracing its beds and trellises are poppies, dahlias, sunflowers, and clematis.

— News Desk, Artforum, 20 Aug. 2026

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Glassnode had bitcoin braced for $58,500 as recently as August 18, and traders in Forbes coverage of the $70,000 break saw a bull trap flushing toward $44,000.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Backcountry Tiny Homes The bathroom is nearby and includes a shower, plus a vanity sink, a flushing toilet, and a little more storage.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Aug. 2026

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Crosley has a new all-in-one offering called the Luminate Record Player that incorporates this glowing LED effect.

— Brad Moon, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
The Great Reno Balloon Race celebrates its 45th anniversary with four days of glowing balloons, mass ascensions, free tethered rides, and more.

— Tamara Gane, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026

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rough (up)

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round

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