Synonyms for
Flushing
Definition
Flushing is the act of causing water to flow through something in order to clean it or get rid of waste.
Synonyms & similar words
Synonyms by register
Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- flushing with embarrassment
- flushing with pride
- flushing the toilet
- flushing out the system
- flushing the pipes
- flushing the radiator
- flushing the face
Word family
Usage note
The word 'flushing' can refer to a reddening of the skin, often due to emotion, or the act of rinsing or clearing something with a flow of liquid. Ensure context clarifies the intended meaning.
Example sentences
- She flushed the dirt off her hands with water.
- He flushed the toilet to get rid of the waste.
- They flushed the pipes with water to clear out any debris.
- The plumber flushed the drain to remove the clog.
- The doctor flushed the wound with saline solution to clean it.
Quotes
Flushing is just the beginning. With each flush, we are wasting raw materials, energy, and water. - Rose George
The night was cold and damp, but in the small bathroom, with its cracked window, the sweat was pouring down my face as I leaned over the toilet, and the sounds I made were like the sounds of someone choking to death, in a distant room, while some slow, malevolent force poured boiling water down my throat. I was sweating, I was retching, my nose was running, and I couldn't help it, I was flushing and flushing and flushing. - Neil Gaiman
I remember that after the movie, we walked down Broadway and she flushed with excitement. She was so proud of me that I was able to pull off this ad lib scene that she hugged me on the street. - Al Pacino