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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
Ashlea Halpern, AFAR Media, 1 Aug. 2025
Bear defense is a hot topic that’s flush with armchair experts, but relatively few will ever experience this scenario.
—Tyler Freel, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2025
Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 14 July 2025
Lee suggests swiping on this pick anywhere (lips, eyes, and cheeks) for a velvety matte flush.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2025
Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
The image left in my head, though, is of the toilet bowl being frantically flushed by Charlotte’s art-dealer boss, a man whose private jet can’t spare him from the gastrointestinal Thanksgiving issues of a lactose-intolerant Gen Zer.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 15 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
On the New Hope side of the river, Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve is flush with colorful fall foliage.
—Ashlea Halpern, AFAR Media, 1 Aug. 2025
Bear defense is a hot topic that’s flush with armchair experts, but relatively few will ever experience this scenario.
—Tyler Freel, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2025
Noun
While many color-changing lip products fade within the hour, these stuck around, leaving a cool-toned, popsicle pink flush that held strong for nearly two hours.
—Claire Sullivan, Footwear News, 14 July 2025
Lee suggests swiping on this pick anywhere (lips, eyes, and cheeks) for a velvety matte flush.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 Aug. 2025
Verb
Rising seas now flush the atrophied wetlands with saltwater, withering their weakened root systems.
—Nathaniel Rich, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
The image left in my head, though, is of the toilet bowl being frantically flushed by Charlotte’s art-dealer boss, a man whose private jet can’t spare him from the gastrointestinal Thanksgiving issues of a lactose-intolerant Gen Zer.
—Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flush
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Slim Straight Jeans Gap’s been on its game recently, from that energetic Katseye ad to the collab with Béis.—
Izzy Baskette,
People.com,
30 Aug. 2025
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Originally bred as cattle herders in the Swiss Alps, these dogs are energetic and require plenty of mental and physical stimulation.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 Aug. 2025
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The best option to fix this problem is for wealthy people to pay their share.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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As the capital of the Emilia-Romagna region, Bologna is one of Italy’s wealthiest cities, with a fast-growing economy.—
Kathleen Peddicord,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The first of five new AED machines was installed Aug. 15 at Central Park Plaza, adjacent to the public restroom area near the Northwest Health Amphitheater.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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The ride side of Geauga Lake closed in 2007, followed by the adjacent water park in 2016.—
Chad Murphy,
USA Today,
31 Aug. 2025
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The burgeoning field of verticals, too, so far has been dominated by platforms that make their products cheaply and quickly, with scripts that might make the Razzies blush.—
Katie Kilkenny,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Aug. 2025
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And if her blushes during the intro weren’t enough, the episode promises plenty of flirting between the singer and her athlete boyfriend.—
Rachel McRady,
People.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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Individual blooms are bell-shaped and provide a rich source of pollen for native bees.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 Aug. 2025
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Jellyfish blooms occur when large numbers of jellyfish spawn or are swept into a certain area by winds and tides, according to Cathy Lucas, an associate professor of marine biology at the University of Southampton.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
24 Aug. 2025
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Jefferson relies on his burst and explosiveness to dominate opposing defensive backs.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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Russian President Vladimir Putin’s final words at the Alaska summit were delivered with a smile, spoken in an unusual burst of English.—
Katharina Krebs,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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If stung, rinse with salt water and go to a first aid station or health center.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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Use it with a shower cap and towel wrap for a deeper treatment, then rinse.—
Jailynn Taylor,
Allure,
21 Aug. 2025
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Flaky croissants warm in glowing bakeries, accordion notes drift through the air, and lovers linger by the Seine.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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Photographer Josh Dury captured a breathtaking view of Perseid meteors raining down alongside the glowing band of the Milky Way towards the Durdle Door rock formation on the coast of Dorset in the UK.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Flush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flush. Accessed 3 Sep. 2025.
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