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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
Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2025
Yard and garage sales were flush with the sale of paperbacks.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
His most memorable slam was this 2009 flush over the head of previous Dunk Contest victor Dwight Howard.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2025
Then, dilute acid is poured through the column in order to pull the rubidium off the resin, flushing a solution of only rubidium out the other side of the column.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Feb. 2025
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Adjective
These are some of the areas where Eli Lilly, flush with cash from its GLP-1 drugs, wants to make big bets.
—Angelica Peebles, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2025
Yard and garage sales were flush with the sale of paperbacks.
—Charles Selle, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025
Noun
Reblooming hydrangea varieties such as Dear Dolores® and Heart Throb® also benefit from this mid-summer application to support a second flush of blooms.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 14 Feb. 2025
His most memorable slam was this 2009 flush over the head of previous Dunk Contest victor Dwight Howard.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 14 Feb. 2025
Verb
Be sure not to use Drano too often and thoroughly flush the pipes with hot water after clearing the clog to rinse away any residual Drano solution.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 2025
Then, dilute acid is poured through the column in order to pull the rubidium off the resin, flushing a solution of only rubidium out the other side of the column.
—IEEE Spectrum, 11 Feb. 2025
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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
Adjective
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The incubator’s space at the Mart quickly became an energetic locus for tech startups in Chicago and, just as importantly, gave the city’s nascent tech community a brand that was recognizable to Chicagoans outside the startup orbit as well as to funders and entrepreneurs in other cities.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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Amaury is a bright, happy, and energetic boy in search of a family.—
MARE Staff,
Boston Herald,
2 Mar. 2025
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Trump this week announced the creation of a new investment visa that gives the overseas wealthy permanent residency and a path to citizenship in return for $5 million.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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Trump said the gold card program would be open for wealthy people, such as Russian oligarchs, to apply.—
Scott Murdoch,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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The label’s strategy so far has been to open boutiques adjacent to hotels: The Carlyle in New York, the Beverly Wilshire in Los Angeles, and Claridge’s in London.—
Joelle Diderich,
WWD,
4 Mar. 2025
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This could include suppliers, distributors, service providers and industry influencers or even businesses in adjacent markets.—
Wendy Cai-Lee,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And on that show, my skin care routine is still fresh and natural, but ther’’s a little more blush.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
27 Feb. 2025
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For blush, blend with your fingers or favorite sponge.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
27 Feb. 2025
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Most peony cultivars don't enjoy excessive heat and humidity, especially during bloom.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
9 Mar. 2025
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Cades Cove is an excellent place to see early spring blooms like daffodils and jonquils.—
Emese Maczko,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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For a color burst, look to Proenza Schouler, Dear Frances, and Cos—these pleasant spring hues will break up the dreariness of the current season.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2025
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Customers, including businesses, governments and individuals, will be able to request light bursts by simply entering their location's GPS coordinates online.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
4 Mar. 2025
Verb
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After gently scouring the stain, rinse the paste off with warm water.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2025
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Then a light rainstorm caught the dust — and ended before clean rain could wash away the dirty What to do: A subsequent rainstorm typically won't be enough to rinse away the mud drops.—
Erin Alberty,
Axios,
3 Mar. 2025
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“Flush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flush. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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