flush, n.
(flushes)
freq. cnt. 2
(flushes)
freq. cnt. 2
a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
<noun.state> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
bloom blush flush rosiness
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the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
<noun.time> freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1
bloom blossom efflorescence flower flush heyday peak prime
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sudden reddening of the face (as from embarrassment or guilt or shame or modesty)
<noun.act>
blush flush
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a sudden rapid flow (as of water)
<noun.event>
flush gush outpouring
sample sentences
"he heard the flush of a toilet""there was a little gush of blood"
"she attacked him with an outpouring of words"
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the swift release of a store of affective force
<noun.feeling> freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 5 freq. cnt.: 1
bang boot charge flush kick rush thrill
sample sentences
"they got a great bang out of it""what a boot!"
"he got a quick rush from injecting heroin"
"he does it for kicks"
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a poker hand with all 5 cards in the same suit
<noun.group>
flush
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sudden brief sensation of heat (associated with menopause and some mental disorders)
<noun.state>
flush hot flash
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