FLUSH Synonyms: 500 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of flush

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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flush

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noun

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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flush

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verb

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

Some minor glowing around the edges might be a byproduct of the combination of front lighting and a flush screen. — Terrence O'Brien, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2026 Because the rear exhaust sits nearly flush with the housing, pushing the Elite 300 against a wall or the back of a storage compartment could obstruct airflow. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026

Noun

Ruffy successfully defended Tsarukyan’s early takedown attempts, but the Armenian changed levels late in the round before switching to an elbow that landed flush. — ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026 Better Bathroom Habits for Preventing Bacteria Spread While this information might seem scary, there’s no need to disinfect the whole room after every ordinary flush. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 20 Sep. 2026

Verb

Next to the kitchen is the bathroom, which has a walk-in shower and a flushing toilet. — New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026 September then flushed it into the low 40s on the pullback to $166, a full reset that cleared the way for this second leg. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flush

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flush

Adjective

And, two, it’s being touted as a way to give you the lean, tanned look of a Barbie doll without ultraviolet radiation exposure.

— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
How the Sun Affects Acne Sun exposure may cause acne to temporarily look better simply because tanned skin makes marks on skin less noticeable.

— Sherri Gordon, Health, 28 July 2026

Definition of tanned

Adjective

Each time a shutter fires, and each time a tire squeals, involves countless pieces working together to deliver a smooth outcome.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2026
Scientists expected the asteroid’s surface to be a smooth, sandy sphere where OSIRIS-REx could seamlessly touch down.

— Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of smooth

Adjective

The poetry world in the city is multifarious and energetic, with waves of practitioners reading, listening to, and publishing one another.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Stones, Soddu explains, have a very long history of being associated with energetic, medicinal, protective, and symbolic properties.

— Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of energetic

Adjective

Even after the setback, young households remained wealthier than their counterparts were before the pandemic.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2026
The airline sees lots of wealthy customers traveling to and from Broward and wants to cater to them with fancier flights.

— Vinod Sreeharsha, Miami Herald, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of wealthy

Adjective

Taylor received the medication in four pre-filled syringes, but wanted a lower dose.

— Kara McGrath, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026
New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania have introduced or passed legislation penalizing the practice and requiring employers to disclose hiring timelines or remove filled postings, while Texas has opened its own investigation into a major job board.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of filled

Adjective

Lips and eyes were also adorned at the L’Oreal Paris booth, where guests received touch-ups before hitting the adjacent Allure Red Carpet.

— Eden Stuart, Allure, 19 Oct. 2026
Sanders asked during an impromptu speech outside, where hundreds of people gathered on a lawn adjacent to the University of Florida’s 800-person auditorium, after their main event had already reached capacity.

— Claire Heddles, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026

Definition of adjacent

Noun

Roan, for her part, wears pale green eye shadow accented by mod-style graphic eyeliner and tons of pink blush, plus some high-contrast strawberry blonde streaks in her signature red hair.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 Oct. 2026
The collection includes carry-on and check-in suitcases, a mini weekender, cosmetic pouches, and a new Limitless Cheek and Lip Set featuring a liquid blush and a lip gloss.

— ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of blush

Noun

Choose shrubs for autumn color, berries, or blooms that fit your growing zone.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 2026
Waters are becoming cloudier overall, while harmful algal blooms — measured through chlorophyll a levels — are trending in the wrong direction, the report found.

— Adam Thompson, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of bloom

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