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Flushing

American  
[fluhsh-ing] / ˈflʌʃ ɪŋ /

noun

  1. Dutch Vlissingen.  a seaport on Walcheren Island, in the SW Netherlands.

Flushing 1 British  
/ ˈflʌʃɪŋ /

noun

  1. Dutch name: Vlissingen.  a port in the SW Netherlands, in Zeeland province, on Walcheren Island, at the mouth of the West Scheldt river: the first Dutch city to throw off Spanish rule (1572). Pop: 45 000 (2003 est)

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flushing 2 British  
/ ˈflʌʃɪŋ /

noun

  1. an extra feeding given to ewes before mating to increase the lambing percentage

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Example Sentences

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Her brief appearance at Flushing Meadows was only her fourth singles match of 2025.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

The government says Hu moved undeclared cash back to the U.S. from his earnings in China using family members and his businesses, including a wine shop in Flushing, N.Y.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 10, 2025

Speaking to BBC Sport at the US Open, it was clear how Mboko - who was mobbed by young fans at Flushing Meadows - had already decided to focus on the future.

From BBC • Nov. 4, 2025

John Buran is president and chief executive officer of Flushing Financial Corp. and Flushing Bank.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 23, 2025

He and his brother were probably born here; Flushing has always been home for them.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins

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