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as in pink
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as in rinsed
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as in washed
to pour liquid over or through in order to cleanse
use this cleaner to flush the drain in the sink
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as in blushed
to develop a rosy facial color (as from excitement or embarrassment)
he flushed deeply upon hearing the compliment
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Recent Examples of flushed
David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
The star's beloved curtain bangs were present and accounted for, of course, as was her often-imitated, Tiktok-viral flushed, blushed baby pink cheek.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
Kind of flushed and sweaty right now, though—sticks in her hair and mud on her chin.
—Hazlitt, 13 Nov. 2024
Hope springs eternal in the form of a flushed 7-iron.
—Justin Ray, The Athletic, 10 Apr. 2024
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Adjective
Even specifically issued instructions in bed end in flushed embarrassment and frustration.
—David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
The star's beloved curtain bangs were present and accounted for, of course, as was her often-imitated, Tiktok-viral flushed, blushed baby pink cheek.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
Kind of flushed and sweaty right now, though—sticks in her hair and mud on her chin.
—Hazlitt, 13 Nov. 2024
Hope springs eternal in the form of a flushed 7-iron.
—Justin Ray, The Athletic, 10 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flushed
Adjective
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Masses of little white, pink, or lavender blooms appear in summer and fall.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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The flower — and pink — was the guest of honor at the celebration for Magda Butrym and H&M’s collaboration, held Thursday in a former bank near Barclays Center in Brooklyn.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Most scientifically amazing about the tiny wonders, which are brown and gray but sometimes bred to have a pinkish hue, is their ability to regenerate limbs, Ralston said.—
Donna Vickroy,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Jan. 2025
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The string of planets ends in the eastern sky with Mars, easily discernible because of its pinkish tone.—
Katrina Miller,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Separately, norovirus outbreaks can also spring from food that was contaminated at the source and that’s often eaten raw, like shellfish harvested from virus-laden water or produce washed with it.—
Maggie O'Neill,
SELF,
6 Jan. 2025
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There was a lot of talk about Aaron Rodgers being washed.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Deals on seating Deals on outdoor rugs Deals on pools and hot tubs Deals on fire pits Deals on storage Deals lights and umbrella Deals on seating Seating areas can create a focal point in your garden decor and are a great place to relax in warmer weather.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, evidence increasingly suggests that early in its life, Mars was a warm and wet planet much like our own.—
Jonathan O’Callaghan,
JSTOR Daily,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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With over 826,000 views, the comments section was flooded with laughter and praise for the husband's unflappable demeanor.—
Daniella Gray,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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The results, which are beautifully austere, flooded by sunlight but somehow cold, infuriate Van Buren, played with a masculine bluster by Guy Pearce, who sounds as if his idea of the Breakfast of Champions was a bowl of ground glass drowned in whole milk.—
Tom Gliatto,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The saxophones and horns of Miller’s Army Air Force Band waft through the house, enveloping the medals on the wall and the photos of a young soldier and his blushing bride.—
Bill Newcott,
National Geographic,
13 Dec. 2019
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But when a thorny, unsolved problem arose a boss invariably stood up and pointed to the blushing youngster.—
Brandon R. Brown,
Smithsonian,
12 July 2019
Adjective
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Water new plantings as needed to keep the soil moist. 49.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 Mar. 2025
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Plastic pots are good for plants that like to be kept moist.—
Dr. Matthew Lisy,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Rose Byrne also styled her white lace dress with a thick brown leather obi belt in Paris.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
2 Apr. 2025
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Though the shots aren't in color, Clooney's brown locks can be seen clearly.—
Dave Quinn,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Flushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flushed. Accessed 14 Apr. 2025.
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