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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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Then, Draper had just reached the Flushing Meadows semi-finals.

From BBC • Jan. 23, 2026

Her brief appearance at Flushing Meadows was only her fourth singles match of 2025.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

Speaking to BBC Sport at the US Open, it was clear how Mboko - who was mobbed by young fans at Flushing Meadows - had already decided to focus on the future.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2025

John Buran is president and chief executive officer of Flushing Financial Corp. and Flushing Bank.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 23, 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