to flush
Third Person
flushes
Present Participle
flushing
Past Tense
flushed
Past Participle
flushed
1
to experience a reddening of the skin, typically in the face, due to emotions like embarrassment, excitement, or strong reactions
- When she received the unexpected compliment, her cheeks flushed with embarrassment.
- His face flushed with excitement as he received the award.
- Embarrassed by the attention, she couldn't help but flush.
- Seeing her crush walk in made her cheeks flush with a rosy tint.
- The unexpected question caused him to flush, unsure of how to respond.
2
to press or pull something so that water would pass through a toilet to clean it
transitive
- After using the restroom, he flushed the toilet to clear everything.
- She pressed the handle to flush the toilet after cleaning it.
- The plumber showed us how to flush the system to ensure proper drainage.
- He forgot to flush the toilet, leaving it still filled with water.
- The hotel staff will flush the toilet to check if everything is working properly.
Synonyms:
3
to flow or spread with force or in large amounts
- The crowd flushed into the stadium as the gates opened.
- The river flushed over the banks after the heavy rainstorm.
- The sudden wave of water flushed through the streets, flooding the area.
- The soldiers flushed into the area, securing it quickly.
- Anger flushed through him as he heard the unfair news.
4
to rinse or clean something using a liquid to wash or clear it
transitive
- The doctor flushed the wound with saline solution to clean it.
- He flushed the sink to clear the debris from the drain.
- After the storm, they flushed the streets to wash away the mud and dirt.
- She flushed the dishes with warm water to remove the soap.
- She flushed the vegetables in cold water before cooking them.
5
to cause a liquid to flow through or wash out something
transitive
- She flushed the pipes with water to clear out the blockage.
- The nurse flushed the IV line to ensure it was clear before administering the medication.
- The rainstorm flushed the gutters, clearing them of debris.
- The workers flushed the system to ensure no contaminants remained.
- The technician flushed the engine with coolant to prevent overheating.
6
to fill or smooth out a joint or gap so that it is level with the surrounding surface
transitive
- The contractor flushed the joints with mortar to make the wall smooth.
- She flushed the edges of the tile with grout to ensure a seamless finish.
- The carpenter flushed the wood joints to create a flat, even surface.
- After applying the filler, he used a spatula to flush the gap level with the wall.
- The worker flushed the floorboard joints with a filler to level out the surface.
7
to emit a warm color or light
- The city streets flushed with bright neon lights as night fell.
- The horizon flushed with vibrant colors as the first light of dawn broke through.
- Her cheeks flushed with a warm glow as she smiled.
- The fire flushed with a flickering, orange glow.