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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
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
According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms include a change in mental state, nausea, flushed skin, rapid breathing and headache.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Adjective
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
According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms include a change in mental state, nausea, flushed skin, rapid breathing and headache.
—Gord Magill, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flushed
Adjective
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Specially Selected Spring Macarons These adorable pink, orange, yellow, and white macarons boast the fruitiest flavors imaginable.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Mar. 2025
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The black, gray, red and pink pattern was officially registered with the Scottish Register of Tartans in February and will soon be incorporated into kilts and other garments.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
10 Mar. 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
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The limited-edition oversized powder palette compact includes a pink-coral, a rosy gold, a pinkish silver and a copper-gold that can be worn on the face, eyes and décolleté either solo or blended together.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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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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To make naan: Activate your yeast by combining the packet with warm water.—
Cody Godwin,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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Paired with warm water and your preferred cleanser, gently swirl the brush along the glove’s rigid textures.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
18 Mar. 2025
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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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Much like our beloved Hummingbird Cake, the pineapple helps keep the cake moist.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
19 Mar. 2025
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Native to the tropical forests of Africa, these beetles inhabit regions where moist, decaying wood and rich leaf litter form the backbone of their lifecycle.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Wait until the leaves are brown before removing them.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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Broward Sheriff’s Office says Carroll’s about 5-foot-6 and 165 pounds and has black hair and brown eyes.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
9 Mar. 2025
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“Flushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flushed. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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