FLUSHES Synonyms: 105 Similar and Opposite Words

flushes 1 of 2

noun

plural of flush

as in blooms

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

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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

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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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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Noun

But every cycle adds to your home’s daily water footprint alongside showers, sinks and toilet flushes. — Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 17 Sep. 2026 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

Verb

Saliva constantly flushes food debris and buffers acid, so chronic dryness tilts the environment toward decay. — Hanna Wickes, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 2026 Staying hydrated keeps the mouth moist and flushes away debris and bacteria. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2026 Sleep, for instance, isn’t downtime but active maintenance, when the brain flushes out cellular waste in ways that may help stave off dementia. — Andrea Gawrylewski, Scientific American, 1 Sep. 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flushes

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 blooms

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But this research suggests that automation can happen in bursts, and those bursts tend to cluster around recessions.

— Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 20 Oct. 2026
On a night this cold, the bursts of flame were almost as welcome as the spectacle, providing a few seconds of actual warmth to fans on the field and in the lower bowl.

— Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 18 Oct. 2026

Definition of bursts

Noun

The explosions ruptured the Nord Stream 1 pipeline, which was Russia's main natural gas supply route to Germany until Moscow cut off supplies in August 2022.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Oct. 2026
Russia’s ballistic missiles can reach Kyiv in just minutes, leaving little time to respond; in some recent attacks, air raid sirens sounded at the same time as the first explosions.

— Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 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

Between the two telescopes, the blue and red Trifid Nebula glows to the left of the larger and redder Lagoon Nebula, all within the Sagittarius constellation.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 9 Oct. 2026
Show Caption 1 of 43 A Chicago Bears digital billboard glows at sunrise just off of Route 53 at the former Arlington International Racecourse on May 23, 2025, in Arlington Heights.

— Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of glows

Noun

Fault currents, which can fry components and cause dangerous arc flashes, are one challenge, requiring new protection measures and solid-state circuit breakers.

— Alex Pasternack, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
The Panthers have shown flashes of their potential this season, but consistency on both sides of the ball will be critical to winning close games.

— Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 19 Oct. 2026

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