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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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Umair Irfan, Vox, 17 June 2024
If your face is feeling flushed or inflamed, good news: This one provides a cooling effect as well.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 28 Feb. 2024
In addition to inflammation, other signs like irritated, dry, sensitive or flushed complexions point to damage.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 May 2024
For weeks, the founder has been hinting at a blush launch, and on Tuesday April 2, fans couldn’t help her perfectly flushed cheeks (and matching pink chrome manicure) in a video posted by Rhode.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
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But there are some confusing symptoms as well: A victim’s skin can turn hot to the touch, flushed, and dry, but the skin can also be extremely sweaty and pale.
—Umair Irfan, Vox, 17 June 2024
If your face is feeling flushed or inflamed, good news: This one provides a cooling effect as well.
—Catherine Garcia, theweek, 28 Feb. 2024
In addition to inflammation, other signs like irritated, dry, sensitive or flushed complexions point to damage.
—India Espy-Jones, Essence, 9 May 2024
For weeks, the founder has been hinting at a blush launch, and on Tuesday April 2, fans couldn’t help her perfectly flushed cheeks (and matching pink chrome manicure) in a video posted by Rhode.
—Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Flushed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flushed. Accessed 18 Sep. 2024.
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