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flushing

[fluhsh-ing] / ˈflʌʃ ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
blushing
Synonyms
STRONG
embarrassed flushed humiliated reddening
WEAK
ashamed bashful blushful red-faced
Antonyms
WEAK
arrogant bold immodest
NOUN
blush
Synonyms
STRONG
bloom blossom burning color flush glow glowing mantling reddening redness rosiness ruddiness scarlet
WEAK
pink tinge rosy tint
Antonyms
WEAK
paleness pallidity whiteness

Example Sentences

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The 2021 winner at Flushing Meadows begins her Melbourne campaign in the last match of the first day on Margaret Court Arena, following a men's clash.

From Barron's • Jan. 18, 2026

Alonso, the Mets’ all-time leader in home runs, had been with the organization since he was drafted in 2016 and was one of the most popular figures ever to play in Flushing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 12, 2025

Flushing Financial is a New York City-based regional bank with $9 billion in total assets.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 23, 2025

But Alcaraz tipped the advantage in his favour with an assured four-set victory at Flushing Meadows.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2025

"I love my little apartment. Crazy how much Flushing felt like home when I moved back."

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.