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

Then there’s its massive office in New York City, flush with wellness offerings and aesthetic communal spaces. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 22 July 2026 That was far from the case with McAuley, which in the 1960s was flush with cash in the form of property taxes from a nearby Western Electric parts plant. — Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2026

Noun

Nothing says carefree festival beauty quite like a fresh, rosy flush. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 20 July 2026 Additionally, cut back eager growers after their first bloom to encourage a second flush of flowers. — Heather Bien, The Spruce, 19 July 2026

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In addition to the chickens, Frank flushed his shoes down one of the toilets, Dennis and Dee kept blowing fuses with the scheme’s need for a power-sucking vacuum sealer, and the basement was choked with carbon monoxide. — Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 28 July 2026 The nervous system sends out signals that cause blood vessels in the skin to widen, producing flushing and warmth. — Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for flush

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flush

Adjective

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
On the route, local children skirted the edges of the gravel, damp beach towels draped over their tanned shoulders.

— Shyla Watson, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

Definition of tanned

Adjective

To make the rest of the travel process as smooth as possible, book a room at one of the spectacular dog-friendly oceanfront hotels below.

— Rebecca R. Norris, USA Today, 29 July 2026
At other times, that anxiety is rooted in the fear of the unknown and the parent’s desire to make the path smooth and straight for their kid.

— R. Eric Thomas, Mercury News, 29 July 2026

Definition of smooth

Adjective

Bergé—still blustery and energetic at sixty-eight—flanks Saint Laurent protectively as the two leave their hotel for the ceremony, where the designer is set to receive a lifetime-achievement award.

— Naomi Fry, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
As a rookie last season, Watkins established himself as one of the Wizards’ most energetic and physical perimeter defenders.

— Josh Robbins, New York Times, 30 July 2026

Definition of energetic

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That is Turner's contractual claim rather than his title, which is also broadly how UK investors got stock options and how most of the alternative assets sold to wealthy buyers are wrapped.

— Boaz Sobrado, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
Backers of the Kansas proposal brush aside arguments that electing the justices will give wealthy donors control over the Supreme Court.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of wealthy

Adjective

The Wall Street Journal featured Reese alongside WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson on its magazine cover, even after Caitlin Clark broke numerous records, filled arenas, and set new marks for WNBA broadcasts.

— Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 May 2026
The new system allows citations to be transmitted electronically and enter the court records system pre-filled.

— Adam Harrington, CBS News, 5 Feb. 2026

Definition of filled

Adjective

Private car service, concierge guidance, event spaces, and pool access (at the adjacent Sheraton) round out the amenities.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026
At the photo shoot, her mother, Tanja Rosner, sits in the adjacent room with McRae’s manager as the crew packs up.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026

Definition of adjacent

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The star topped off the ensemble with a complementary beauty look, including her silky straight red tresses cascading down her shoulders, bright blush and a bold red lip.

— Morgan Evans, USA Today, 31 July 2026
The rug itself is blush pink, and features several bordering rows of darker pink flowers.

— Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 July 2026

Definition of blush

Noun

Maintenance crews have since repeatedly battled with algae blooms that have turned the pool’s water green, with the landmark being drained at least three times by July 10.

— Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
The project to give the pool a facelift to celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday began in April, but has been beset by difficulties after it became plagued by an algae bloom and the pool’s new blue lining began to peel.

— Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2026

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