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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

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Last year Medvedev lost in the Australian Open second round to 19-year-old Learner Tien over five gruelling sets, before going out in the first round at Roland Garros, Wimbledon and Flushing Meadows.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 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

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

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

From MarketWatch • Oct. 23, 2025

I was charting out with Janice his April and May schedules of meetings and speaking engagements in the expansive war room of his Flushing headquarters.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee