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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

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

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

Despite his glowing review of his own performance at Flushing Meadows, Alcaraz still believes he has a way to go before he reaches his pinnacle.

From BBC • Sep. 8, 2025

He has been weeping all night for his friend Eduardo, and then Helda Brandeis, praying for them with old Reverend Cho from the Flushing Korean Church.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee