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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

Example Sentences

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The 2021 winner at Flushing Meadows begins her Melbourne campaign in the last match of the first day on Margaret Court Arena, following a men's clash.

From Barron's • Jan. 18, 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

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

Or maybe the sweetness started in their Flushing apartment, after their daughter's written words had exposed her contempt and erased the sharpness from her tongue.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins