flushes 1 of 2

noun

plural of flush
1
as in blooms
a state or time of great activity, thriving, or achievement was in the flush of his youth

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2
as in bursts
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling a flush of patriotic pride

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flushes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of flush
1
as in rinses
to pour liquid over or through in order to cleanse use this cleaner to flush the drain in the sink

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2
as in blushes
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 flushes
Noun
Then, grouse broods are usually still intact, making for multiple flushes and follow-up points. — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026 Plants flower on both old and new wood, producing two flushes of blooms for lasting color. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026 Periods may feel more uncomfortable, while hot flushes and night sweats are more likely for perimenopausal and menopausal women. — Will Barker, TheWeek, 13 July 2026 At the final whistle and for the next seven minutes, the city saw a water-use spike equal to 368,697 toilet flushes. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 13 June 2026 Not every flower is capable of producing multiple flushes. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 11 June 2026 Until the time of surgery if it is warranted, sometimes using saline flushes or eye lubricants can minimize irritation of the eyes. — Dr. John De Jong, Boston Herald, 10 May 2026 During back flushes, the valve is never opened more than halfway; this allows for an instantaneous flow rate of no more than 27 gpm. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 25 Apr. 2026 Obviously, indoor reductions of water use will help too — shorter showers, no unnecessary flushes, running dishwashers and laundry machines at optimal water saving settings and fullness. — The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
In deep sleep, your brain runs a clearance system that flushes out metabolic waste, including the proteins associated with Alzheimer's. — Sue Peschin, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026 This flushes out water that has been in contact with plumbing. — Christine Kirchhoff, The Conversation, 30 July 2026 The only thing worse than a shower that suddenly turns cold when someone turns on an appliance is one that suddenly turns scalding hot when someone flushes the toilet. — Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026 Their first product was a liposomal omega supplement, a delivery method Elmi said encapsulates nutrients for higher absorption, in contrast to pills the body largely flushes out. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 20 July 2026 The physical strain is immense—his face flushes crimson under the regalia—but his consciousness is no longer entirely his own. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 9 July 2026 If the signal is red, the swimming spots are out of bounds for a day or two while the river flushes itself out. — Camille Knight, CNN Money, 4 July 2026 Scanlon flushes out Daniel by holding his girlfriend Jane (Eve Hewson) hostage. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 13 June 2026 The body flushes the extra sugar out through urine — and takes a lot of hydration with it, leaving people both running to the bathroom constantly and feeling parched. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flushes
  1. blooms
  2. bursts
  3. rinses
  4. blushes
  5. explosions
  6. washes
  7. glows
  8. flashes
Noun
  • Lavender Lavender is a popular garden perennial for its pleasantly calming fragrance and profuse purple blooms.
    — Alexandra Jones, The Spruce, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The marsh was built in the 1990s to naturally clean dry-weather urban runoff from San Diego Creek and address the algae blooms that once existed in Upper Newport Bay, according to the water district’s website.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of blooms
Noun
  • Back at Camp Cranium, bursts of laughter, whoops of delight and distant chatter punctuated the humid summer air.
    — Lydia McFarlane, NPR, 25 Aug. 2026
  • To achieve this, the locus coeruleus continuously alternates between tonic activity—governing baseline arousal and alertness—and brief phasic bursts that focus attention on critical events.
    — Julian Hayes II, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of bursts
Verb
  • Plus, its self-cleaning function rinses the brushroll after each use and dumps the debris into the dirt tank.
    — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 5 Apr. 2026
  • Moisture is why LaMarita never rinses cauliflower before tucking it into the crisper.
    — Randi Gollin, Martha Stewart, 2 Apr. 2026
Definition of rinses
Verb
  • Long blushes through the compliment and returns it, praising Bosworth right back.
    — William Earl, Variety, 22 Sep. 2025
  • While at dusk, the horizon blushes with coral light as fishing boats drift past the silhouette of Longtou Rock.
    — Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Definition of blushes
Noun
  • The explosions provide different interruptions, punctuating the moment as one of Keeley’s ideas plays out in real time.
    — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Over the course of its five-year mission, the Roman telescope will capture images of the Milky Way, survey the entire sky and observe supernova explosions that occurred as far as 8 billion years ago.
    — Josh Feldman, NBC news, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of explosions
Verb
  • On the traditional-spa side, a JetPeel facial using Augustinus Bader products essentially pressure-washes my skin with nutrient-rich serums.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Continue reading … CREATOR'S REMORSE — TV legend Oprah washes her hands of any association with Dr Phil or Dr Oz.
    — , FOXNews.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of washes
Verb
  • In New York City, Pete Davidson films his new movie Tommy Karate with a new look, while Savannah Guthrie glows in florals for Roger Federer’s exhibition match at the US Open.
    — Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Killarney National Park, Ireland The Emerald Isle glows in all shades of green, and few Irish destinations show off this color palette like Killarney National Park.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of glows
Noun
  • Peak foliage in the Rangeley Lakes region more often occurs during the last week of September into the first week of October, but the cooler temperatures, quiet lakes, and first flashes of color arrive sooner.
    — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • On the field, both teams showed flashes of talent, made big plays and had a chance to win at the end.
    — Austin Horn August 29, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2026
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“Flushes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flushes. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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