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noun

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verb

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as in to rinse
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 to blush
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 flush
Adjective
As the city erupted in celebration, my account was as flush as ever, with $25,350. — Jake Pearson, ProPublica, 26 Sep. 2026 Swap in a flush-mount or semi-flush fixture that adds presence without overwhelming the entryway. — Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 24 Sep. 2026
Noun
Ruffy successfully defended Tsarukyan’s early takedown attempts, but the Armenian changed levels late in the round before switching to an elbow that landed flush. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026 Better Bathroom Habits for Preventing Bacteria Spread While this information might seem scary, there’s no need to disinfect the whole room after every ordinary flush. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 20 Sep. 2026
Verb
Not that Bieber needs much assistance, with dewy skin and softly flushed cheeks becoming central to the Rhode universe. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Oct. 2026 The book offers creative ways to manage fear and negativity — like pretend-flushing your mistakes down the toilet — before, during and after a high-stakes task. — Lennon Sherburne, NPR, 3 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flush
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flush
Adjective
  • And, two, it’s being touted as a way to give you the lean, tanned look of a Barbie doll without ultraviolet radiation exposure.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
  • How the Sun Affects Acne Sun exposure may cause acne to temporarily look better simply because tanned skin makes marks on skin less noticeable.
    — Sherri Gordon, Health, 28 July 2026
Adjective
  • Court challenges meant this process wasn't always smooth, but the results speak from themselves.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 13 Oct. 2026
  • If Waldron, who currently serves as Goldman president and chief operating officer, takes over as CEO, Solomon would likely remain as executive chairman for a period of time, an arrangement designed to engineer a smooth handoff.
    — Hugh Son,Laya Neelakandan,Leslie Picker,Ritika Shah, CNBC, 13 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Cheers, jeers, and energetic call-and-response exchanges echoed through the hall as the audience, dressed in bright green, pink, and red, some wearing candidate T-shirts, listened.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Swelling the two-person ranks of Price, Siffre and Associates is Michael’s energetic former assistant, Christy Palladino (Ella Stiller), fired for talking to him on the phone.
    — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • But more than half of the volume, about $62 trillion, of transfers is expected to come from those who are currently wealthy—which together make up only 2% of all households.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Lavie used dating apps to steal from wealthy older men and younger women in Westlake Village, West Hollywood, Los Angeles and Beverly Hills, prosecutors said in charging documents.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
Adjective
  • Taylor received the medication in four pre-filled syringes, but wanted a lower dose.
    — Kara McGrath, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026
  • New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania have introduced or passed legislation penalizing the practice and requiring employers to disclose hiring timelines or remove filled postings, while Texas has opened its own investigation into a major job board.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • The Irish production and distribution shingle, which specializes in horror and adjacent genre movies, is handling worldwide sales on the film, which recently wrapped principal photography.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Neighbors say deer could potentially be impaled, and there’s also the threat of raw sewage backing up into adjacent houses.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 11 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • In some instances, the Gucci Glow highlighter and blush were also applied on the eyes to add illumination and pigment.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Her highlighted brunette tresses were styled in a side part with subtle waves, while her glam consisted of shimmery champagne eyeshadow, rosy blush, and a matte nude lip.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 9 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • During droughts, algae blooms have turned waterways bright green, posing health threats for people and animals.
    — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The fake blooms lined the sweeping curves that curled across the arena floor.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026

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“Flush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flush. Accessed 14 Oct. 2026.

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