blush
verb (used without object)
to redden, as from self-consciousness, embarrassment, or shame.
blushes
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present tense formof blush (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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“They’ve had a curated set of items that they’ve gone after, so whether that be in blushes or in lips or in highlighter or bronzing categories, they’re seeing strength across the board,” Fields said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Only Aston Martin's woeful year is saving Williams' blushes right now.
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
“Will, thank you so much!” shouts a fan, and underneath his thick beard, the pitcher blushes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 31, 2026
Fighting through a hand injury that appeared to dramatically impair his passing, quarterback Stafford threw a game-saving touchdown in the final minute to spare the Rams' blushes and advance to the divisional round.
From Barron's ● Jan. 11, 2026
He pushes his bangs back and blushes, and good God, he’s adorable.
From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli
