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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
Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 4 June 2026
The keys are in a traditional lattice layout (rather than a flush edge-to-edge design), and the touchpad is a more basic mechanical touchpad (as opposed to the larger systems’ glass haptic touchpad).
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Set inside the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, flanked by seas of Hollywood stars, the Dior cruise 2027 runway — Jonathan Anderson’s first for the house — parroted one major makeup message: A lip is only as powerful as its flush.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 30 May 2026
That histamine release is what drives symptoms like flushing, irritability and GI issues.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 29 May 2026
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Adjective
Water from showers and handwashing sinks on the building's second floor is collected, treated, and reused to flush toilets throughout the facility.
—Callie Zanandrie, CBS News, 4 June 2026
The keys are in a traditional lattice layout (rather than a flush edge-to-edge design), and the touchpad is a more basic mechanical touchpad (as opposed to the larger systems’ glass haptic touchpad).
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 3 June 2026
Noun
Once the hour is up, remove the bag and turn the water on the flush out the vinegar and grime.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 15 May 2026
Set inside the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, flanked by seas of Hollywood stars, the Dior cruise 2027 runway — Jonathan Anderson’s first for the house — parroted one major makeup message: A lip is only as powerful as its flush.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
Verb
Follow these steps to flush the drain and remove odors.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 30 May 2026
That histamine release is what drives symptoms like flushing, irritability and GI issues.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 29 May 2026
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The biggest is Theroux’s overly tanned and idiotic tech billionaire Benji Barnes, who is dating Emily (Emily Blunt) after recently divorcing his cool wife Sasha Barnes (Lucy Liu) and leaving her with billions.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
4 May 2026
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The ex-spies blended in nicely among the engineers, techies, and tanned retirees from law enforcement and government-adjacent jobs.—
Adam Ciralsky,
Vanity Fair,
19 Mar. 2026
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Platini had star quality, but Infantino was an energetic administrator with a noticeable gift for languages.—
Sam Knight,
New Yorker,
1 June 2026
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We were joined by İsmet Öztanık, the energetic third-generation hotelier behind the Avantgarde Refined brand, which also includes a sister Bodrum property alongside the family’s larger Avantgarde Collection portfolio.—
Anya von Bremzen,
Travel + Leisure,
31 May 2026
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Darboven was a wealthy woman who never left home and used acquisition agents.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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With higher prices and a looming billionaire wealth tax, the Golden State continues to see both working-class residents and wealthy business owners leaving for more affordable cities.—
Lindsay Kornick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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The Wall Street Journal featured Reese alongside WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson on its magazine cover, even after Caitlin Clark broke numerous records, filled arenas, and set new marks for WNBA broadcasts.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
5 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The shots induce the ovaries to ripen multiple follicles, the sacs that contain eggs, so that a surgeon can go in with a tiny needle, and drain the fluid in those follicles, which is then run into an adjacent embryology lab to search for the eggs.—
Lesley Stahl,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Originally launched as a traditional Pay-in-4 provider, Sezzle has expanded into adjacent financial products, including subscription offerings, credit-reporting integrations, and flexible installment structures such as Pay-in-5.—
Sasirekha Subramanian,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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An iridescent pink blush and nude-colored gloss finished off her look.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
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Dussault swears by shades of blush pink, which are ideal for bringing brightness and personality to bedrooms and bathrooms.—
Nishaa Sharma,
The Spruce,
2 June 2026
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Get into a routine of deadheading fading flowers regularly to keep the garden tidy and encourage more blooms from flowers like dahlias, marigolds, coneflowers, and roses.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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This happens especially in the hot summer months, when algae blooms are prevalent.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
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Eventually, the blister bursts, releasing uranium hydride powder and exposing fresh metal that accelerates the reaction.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
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The record shows bursts of three to five sessions a week broken by long gaps.—
Paul Baier,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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“Flush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flush. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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