# flush vs fuse

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### flush
*noun · IPA /ˈflʌʃ/ · frequency rank #9,610*
A group of birds that have suddenly started up from undergrowth, trees, etc.

### fuse
*noun · IPA /fjuːz/ · frequency rank #12,605*
A cord that, when lit, conveys the fire to some explosive device, such as a bomb.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-09-03.
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