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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
And yes, airplane toilets do have a distinctive flush noise, which FlightRadar24 says is caused by the vacuum and the high-speed turbine that is built in to minimize any solids to ensure the pipes don't get clogged. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 12 Oct. 2024 Nonetheless, the easing in policy from the Fed and China, together with what will likely be a couple of more rate cuts this year from the European Central Bank mean that the world financial system is flush with liquidity. Mike O'Sullivan, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Noun
What to look for in a color corrector for redness How to use redness-correcting products Shop the best color correctors for redness A little rosy flush is one thing, but if redness ranks as a major skin concern for you, these products can help. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 30 Oct. 2024 Or grab splurge-worthy products for less, like the Clinique Black Honey Lipstick and this Goop Beauty blush to give your complexion a natural-looking flush. Clara McMahon, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024
Verb
Non-potable water should only be used for things like flushing toilets − and rainwater should be considered non-potable and unsafe to drink, Mullendore said. John Bacon, USA TODAY, 3 Oct. 2024 In a toilet, the water volume and distance are too small to be subject to the Coriolis effect—a relief for anyone flushing the toilet at the equator. Bethany Brookshire, Scientific American, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for flush 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flush
Adjective
  • 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
  • But those cars were powered by pushrod engines with conventional cross-plane cranks.
    Rich Ceppos, Car and Driver, 2 Oct. 2022
Adjective
  • An energetic approach to health and wealth will pay off.
    Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Musk has been among Trump’s most energetic supporters.
    David Ingram, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • That puts it reassuringly outside the capability of even a wealthy tech bro, who wouldn’t have the money or the diplomatic alliances required, as Cynthia Scharf, senior fellow at the International Center for Future Generations, told me.
    Lara Williams, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • The opposing views underscored the challenge at the heart of the climate negotiations: while nations are urged to shift to green energy sources, many, including wealthy Western nations, continue to rely on fossil fuels.
    Reuters, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • The office tower is adjacent to Saint Kate – The Arts Hotel, 139 E. Kilbourn Ave., as well as the Milwaukee Repertory Theater.
    Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 20 Nov. 2024
  • Richter was working as a bouncer at an adjacent bar and was called to help the Brass Bull’s staff fend off McKay’s group, Assistant Campbell County Commonwealth's Attorney Michael Zimmerman said at a previous court hearing.
    Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 20 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Jenner wore her blush concentrated right at the top of her cheekbones, minimal eye makeup, and the same pink lip gloss as Bieber.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 1 Nov. 2024
  • In other words, the It bag has made way for the It blush.
    Avani Thakkar, refinery29.com, 28 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Very colorful objects look vivid and bright without appearing oversaturated or cartoonish, and shots with those objects against completely black backgrounds also show minimal light bloom.
    PCMAG, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Many types of true lilies are classified based on specific traits, such as bloom shape and growth.
    Lauren David, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Interval training is simply alternating between different short bursts of activity.
    Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
  • After an initial burst of excitement, a lot of those new toys aren’t seeing much playtime, experts say.
    Anna North, Vox, 18 Nov. 2024
Verb
  • Once absorbed by the skin, the remaining mud is rinsed off in a lavish Vichy shower, and afterward skin is soothed with an aloe gel mask.
    Margaux Lushing, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Finish by rinsing with water and drying the area with a clean cloth.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024

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“Flush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flush. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

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