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

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Oct. 23, 2025

Cohen’s arrival in November 2020 marked the beginning of a new era in Flushing.

From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 29, 2025

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

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2025

I called him from various pay- phones in Flushing or from the flat in Manhattan our firm rented.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee