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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
Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2024
Makeup artists and Allure editors alike are obsessed with how this tiny pot packs a punch of pigment for an effortless French girl flush and blurred lip look.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
Nora Colomer, Fox News, 23 Oct. 2024
As with all facial massagers, a slight pink flush on the skin indicates a boost in blood circulation, which proves that the tool is working as intended.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
Adam Williams, New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2024
Kayce suggests the detective make a statement immediately to flush out whoever ordered the hit on John.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 25 Nov. 2024
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Blend it in with a finger, a brush, or a sponge, and voila: a summery, outdoorsy flush to keep ashen winter skin at bay.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 24 Nov. 2024
Makeup artists and Allure editors alike are obsessed with how this tiny pot packs a punch of pigment for an effortless French girl flush and blurred lip look.
—Devon Abelman, Allure, 23 Nov. 2024
Noun
Selena Gomez's Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush, $23 at Sephora, is a long-lasting liquid blush that blends and builds beautifully for a soft, healthy flush.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 23 Oct. 2024
As with all facial massagers, a slight pink flush on the skin indicates a boost in blood circulation, which proves that the tool is working as intended.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
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This features a vanity sink, shower, and a flushing toilet.
—Adam Williams, New Atlas, 7 Dec. 2024
Kayce suggests the detective make a statement immediately to flush out whoever ordered the hit on John.
—Matt Cabral, EW.com, 25 Nov. 2024
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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
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This adaptation is especially significant given the energetic limitations of the deep sea; by luring prey rather than actively hunting, the anglerfish minimizes energy expenditure—a critical advantage in a resource-scarce ecosystem.Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Bleachers, the energetic pop band led by Taylor Swift producer Jack Antonoff, played Connecticut a few months ago at the Soundside Festival in Bridgeport, joining that festival when Queens of the Stone Age had to drop off the bill.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 Dec. 2024
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Amazon’s founder, Jeff Bezos, is the second wealthiest person in the world, with a net worth of approximately $238.6 billion, according to Forbes.Errol Schweizer, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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Elon Musk, Trump's wealthiest supporter and an active part of the presidential campaign, is close to the president-elect and is thought to be in a position to influence policy.Andrew Jones, Space.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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The ancient mosque is adjacent to the tomb of the 12th century Muslim hero Saladin, and some believe the head of John the Baptist is buried inside the mosque.Hadeel Al-Shalchi, NPR, 13 Dec. 2024
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The 360-acre preserve adjacent to the LEC and Deltona Regional Library is home to a variety of wildlife, including Florida scrub jays and gopher tortoises, which are drawn to the low vegetation and sandy ridges of the scrub habitat.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024
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Although mocha mousse makeup is trending, lip gloss replaced lipstick and blush was preferred over eyeshadow this week.India Espy-Jones, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024
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Its sheer, buildable tint is so easy to use (just break the balm with your finger and pat it on) and its large range of colors acts as a natural-looking blush, bronzer, highlighter, even eye shadow.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 19 Dec. 2024
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Eating fillets from healthy fish caught in freshwater lakes experiencing blooms is safe as long as the filets are rinsed with tap or bottled water and cooked thoroughly.Orlando Sentinel Staff, Orlando Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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Grandiflora and floribunda roses: Both of these types have showy clusters of blooms that can appear for weeks.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
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The most mentally strong people lean on these five mantras, which can provide little bursts of resilience and create sparks of happiness. 1.Scott Mautz, Contributor, CNBC, 15 Dec. 2024
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Solar flares are intense bursts of electromagnetic radiation from sunspots on the sun.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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If your water is below 60 degrees Fahrenheit, use warm water for the wash cycle and cold to rinse.Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 18 Dec. 2024
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Even more fun is the outside shower—for rinsing off under the night skies.Nina-Sophia Miralles, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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“Flush.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flush. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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