flush
Example Sentences
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Bucknor’s difficult week continued on Wednesday when he left a game between the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers after a foul ball hit him flush in the face mask.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026
Lilly, by contrast, is flush with cash from its blockbuster obesity and diabetes drugs and is choosing to stay focused on small deals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026
The trend gained steam in the aftermath of the pandemic as several states, governed by both parties, became flush with revenue from a combination of federal fiscal stimulus, high inflation, and wage growth.
From Barron's • Mar. 21, 2026
People involved in building up the business say much of BuzzFeed’s troubles stem from its more bullish days a decade ago, when it was flush with venture money.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 13, 2026
I squeeze the glass of water in my hands and try to imagine the cold reaching the flush in my face.
From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.