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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
Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Then, use your scrubbing brush to wipe down the tank walls, taking care not to disturb the internal parts like the fill valve and flush valve.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
Tim Ellis, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Part of the nationwide Reindeer Alley pop-up series, Prancer's Parlour features themed drinks like the Fireside Chai cocktail and spiced espresso martini with small high-end dishes served in a setting flush with Christmas décor.
—Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024
Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
Falcons safety Justin Simmons looped around on a blitz, flushing Darnold from the pocket.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
In 2023, flush with SPAC cash, the company embarked on a spending spree.
—Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Then, use your scrubbing brush to wipe down the tank walls, taking care not to disturb the internal parts like the fill valve and flush valve.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024
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Elena Rybakina is a busted flush, plagued by injuries since the summer and breaking up with long-time coach Stefano Vukov.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Part of the nationwide Reindeer Alley pop-up series, Prancer's Parlour features themed drinks like the Fireside Chai cocktail and spiced espresso martini with small high-end dishes served in a setting flush with Christmas décor.
—Bradley Hohulin, The Indianapolis Star, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
After the time has passed, flush the drain with hot water from the faucet for 30-40 minutes.
—Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 19 Dec. 2024
Falcons safety Justin Simmons looped around on a blitz, flushing Darnold from the pocket.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Plus this episode also delivers peak unhinged Lex while he's stranded on an island post-plane crash and suffering from malaria, which leads to a moment that teases his natural killer instincts that he's kept so well hidden from Clark, and the world, so far.Christian Holub, EW.com, 16 Oct. 2021
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But those cars were powered by pushrod engines with conventional cross-plane cranks.Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 2 Oct. 2022
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The model of leaning on external policing, rather than paid fact-checking, takes a page from the policies adopted by X under the control of Elon Musk, who bought the platform formerly known as Twitter in 2022 and has since emerged as one of Trump’s most energetic — and influential — supporters.Mike Lillis, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2025
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The tone of the film also matched Aubrey so much as an artist, and her energetic match was so perfect to me.Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 9 Jan. 2025
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An analysis of satellite images by Microsoft offered a glimpse of the devastation in one section of Pacific Palisades, a wealthy neighborhood between Malibu and Santa Monica.Leanne Abraham, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025
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Even for wealthy investors, passive holdings have a strong appeal, says Christopher C. Geczy, Wharton adjunct professor of finance and academic director of the Wharton Wealth Management Initiative.Francis Gingras Roy, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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Students who were attending Palisades Charter Elementary will shift to Brentwood Elementary Science Magnet in Brentwood, a neighborhood adjacent to Pacific Palisades.Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 15 Jan. 2025
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One potential reason for the unexpected extent of sinking identified in the study are vibrations from construction of new adjacent buildings, as high-rises stand on pilings that are often driven 100 to 200 feet into the ground.Denise Hruby, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
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To me, the results are comparable to how a pale pink K-beauty blush illuminates my face.Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 10 Jan. 2025
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Having tested Hermès lipsticks, blushes, and lip balms, I’ve been most impressed by the luxurious packaging and textures that entice you to save the products for special occasions rather than treating them as everyday workhorses in your routine.Claire Sullivan, WWD, 8 Jan. 2025
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January 8, 2025 Fashion’s love affair with sports is in full bloom.Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
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Essay Free the Roses Sarah Nicole Prickett On the bloom of spectacular decline.Max Ufberg, hazlitt.net, 4 Jan. 2025
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Boston is bracing for snow late this weekend as a burst of Arctic air drops temperatures into the teens.Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 16 Jan. 2025
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It was inspired by the neon colors of neon light artist James Turrell, adding bright bursts of pink and orange to their belts.Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Then before consuming these sweet-tart fruits, transfer them to a colander and rinse under cool running water.Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2025
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Its no-budge formula easily rinses off with a makeup remover balm or cleanser, making your daily wash that much gentler on your fragile lashes and lids.Nicola Dall'Asen, Allure, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Flush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flush. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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