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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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as in pink
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Recent Examples of flushed
Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025
There is your beloved child, her forehead too pale, her cheeks too flushed, her enormous eyes gone glassy with fever, tacitly pleading with you, the omnipotent God of her tiny universe, to do something.
—Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2025
My essentials are a glowy base, flushed cheeks, sculpted brows, and a glossy lip— just enough to feel pretty and put together with little effort.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 May 2025
With flushed cheeks extending from the apples to the temples, lips softly lined, and light-catching shimmer on the eyes, romantic glam elevates soft glam with a whimsical, spring-ready twist.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 8 May 2025
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Verb
While 2025 makeup trends lean more dewy and flushed, 92i makeup favors matte skin and carved out cheekbones.
—Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025
There is your beloved child, her forehead too pale, her cheeks too flushed, her enormous eyes gone glassy with fever, tacitly pleading with you, the omnipotent God of her tiny universe, to do something.
—Kathryn Schulz, New Yorker, 29 Mar. 2025
My essentials are a glowy base, flushed cheeks, sculpted brows, and a glossy lip— just enough to feel pretty and put together with little effort.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 May 2025
With flushed cheeks extending from the apples to the temples, lips softly lined, and light-catching shimmer on the eyes, romantic glam elevates soft glam with a whimsical, spring-ready twist.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 8 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flushed
Adjective
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Basal cell carcinoma may look like a pearly bump, a sore that doesn’t heal, or a pink, scaly patch, Massick says.—
Stacey Colino,
Time,
9 July 2025
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Lily stepped out of the shower and wrapped a velvety pink towel around herself, exposing her shoulders, the immutable beauty of her collarbone, her soft white arms.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
Verb
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There was a lot of talk about Aaron Rodgers being washed.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 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
Adjective
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Pedersen broke down her options while sitting on a pinkish firepit and curved bench made from cob.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
28 June 2025
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The first is a hybrid tea rose with a pinkish lavender hue, known for its intoxicating citrus scent and ability to attract butterflies.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Analytics and technology have flooded the sport.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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The president and his blindly loyal aides claim the tariffs, which reached an idiotic 104% in duties on all goods from China overnight, are working because the White House is being flooded with calls from foreign governments.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Although, the ear pads can get sweaty in warm weather and aren’t user-replaceable.—
Prakhar Khanna,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Lots of natural light and warm, muted color palettes make your spaces feel comforting and inviting, just like our favorite housekeeper.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 July 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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Consider using a humidifier, as moist air can soothe congestion.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
4 July 2025
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Take cuttings from woody herbs, such as rosemary and lavender, and root them in a well-draining medium, like perlite or moist sand.—
Erica Browne Grivas,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2025
Adjective
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The woodgrain is offset with brown leather panels featuring tan contrast stitching, all of which is unique to the Sequoia 1794 Edition trim that’s new for 2025.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
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For over 30 years, legendary makeup artist Sam Fine has mastered brown skin beauty.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
7 July 2025
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“Flushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flushed. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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