Flush (Noun)
Meaning 1
The period of greatest prosperity or productivity.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The company's flush of success in the 1990s was marked by rapid expansion and increased profits.
- The artist's flush of creativity in her early twenties resulted in some of her most iconic works.
- The economy experienced a flush of growth after the government implemented new trade policies.
- The team's flush of victories in the playoffs was a testament to their hard work and dedication.
- The writer's flush of inspiration led to the completion of her novel in just a few months.
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Meaning 2
The swift release of a store of affective force; "they got a great bang out of it"; "what a boot!"; "he got a quick rush from injecting heroin"; "he does it for kicks".
Classification
Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
Examples
- She got a rush of adrenaline as she went skydiving for the first time.
- The audience experienced a thrill of excitement as the firework exploded in the night sky.
- The band's new album was a huge rush, debuting at number one on the charts.
- After pulling off the daring heist, the thief felt an exhilarating flush of excitement.
- He does it for the rush of speed, constantly pushing himself to go faster.
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Meaning 3
Sudden brief sensation of heat (associated with menopause and some mental disorders).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- As she entered the room, she felt a sudden flush rise to her cheeks and knew it was a symptom of her anxiety disorder.
- During her menopause, Sarah experienced a hot flush that made her sweat profusely and left her feeling uncomfortable.
- After receiving the disturbing news, she felt a flush spread throughout her body, a common symptom of her post-traumatic stress disorder.
- Her therapist told her that the flush she experienced during the panic attack was a common physical reaction to extreme stress.
- Every time she stood up, Emily felt a flush of heat rise from her core to her face, leaving her lightheaded and dizzy.
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Meaning 4
A rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- After spending hours in the fresh mountain air, the flush of exercise brought a warm glow to her face.
- His healthy complexion had a beautiful flush to it, with rosy cheeks and a nose.
- Her eyes sparkled and her skin took on a vibrant flush when she was in the presence of the people she loved.
- With each visit to the high country, she could feel her complexion deepening into a rosy flush from the pure mountain air.
- In repose, the painter caught the perfect flush on her skin as it relaxed from laughter, letting him glimpse a spark of amusement beneath her seriousness.
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Meaning 5
Sudden reddening of the face (as from embarrassment or guilt or shame or modesty).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The politician's face underwent a deep flush as she apologized for the scandal.
- As soon as the priest entered the room, a bright flush rose to her cheeks.
- When caught telling the lie, the student felt a warm flush spreading up her neck and across her face.
- His cheeks grew hot and he felt a sudden flush when he accidentally dropped his book of explicit drawings in front of the teacher.
- Her skin responded with a sharp flush to the insulting words that spilled out of his mouth.
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- Reflex Action
- Instinctive Reflex
- Physiological Reaction
- Reflex
- Innate Reflex
- Inborn Reflex
- Unconditioned Reflex
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Meaning 6
A sudden rapid flow (as of water); "he heard the flush of a toilet"; "there was a little gush of blood"; "she attacked him with an outpouring of words".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The sound of the flush echoed through the bathroom after she washed her hands.
- The sudden flush of adrenaline gave her the strength to lift the heavy box.
- The doctor applied pressure to the wound to stop the flush of blood.
- The crowd's excitement was palpable as they felt the flush of excitement as the concert began.
- The artist's emotions poured out in a flush of creativity as she painted her masterpiece.
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Meaning 7
A poker hand with all 5 cards in the same suit.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- She was thrilled to lay down a flush in the final round, beating her opponent's full house.
- His chances of winning increased dramatically when he made a flush with his five heart cards.
- After hours of playing, Sarah finally got the flush she needed to win the game.
- With four clubs already in hand, he prayed the river would give him the fifth card for a flush.
- When he drew the fifth diamond, he couldn't believe he had gotten a flush in a row.