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

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 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

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

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 used to love to walk these streets of Flushing with Lelia and Mitt, bring them back here on Sunday trips during the summer.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee