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as in flurry
a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity
a flash of last-minute trips to the grocery store before the onset of the big snowstorm
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as in burst
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
a much-needed flash of humor during the otherwise boring lecture
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as in minute
a very small space of time
the shower will be over in a flash
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as in miracle
something extraordinary or surprising
the new goalie for our hockey team was apparently quite a flash in his hometown
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as in spectacle
excessive or unnecessary display
the expensive clothes, the luxury cars, and other apparent signs of success are all flash that belie the fact that the family is up to its ears in debt
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as in to gleam
to shoot forth bursts of light
the actress's diamond necklace flashed as she hurried on stage to accept the award
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as in to display
to present so as to invite notice or attention
flashed a wad of cash as he paid for his dinner
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as in to publish
to make known openly or publicly
flashed the news of the royal birth around the world
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as in brief
lasting only for a short time
flash floods in the local area
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Recent Examples of flash
Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2025
The stage is set for the high-stakes, blood-thirsty story of how Genovese ordered a hit on Costello in the late Fifties in order to take the New York throne from him.
Between barbershops, bullets, and betrayal, The Alto Knights trailer provides flashes of the infamous mob story.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2025
Loading your audio article A now-former Florida police officer watching pornography on his cellphone slammed into another vehicle that had stopped for a school bus flashing its light.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2024
Residents who live near the intersection where the accident occurred said the flash mobs of street takeovers have become weekly occurrences in their neighborhood.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2022
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Noun
Jackson showed flashes during 11 appearances, finishing with 7 tackles and 3 pass breakup.
—Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Jan. 2025
The stage is set for the high-stakes, blood-thirsty story of how Genovese ordered a hit on Costello in the late Fifties in order to take the New York throne from him.
Between barbershops, bullets, and betrayal, The Alto Knights trailer provides flashes of the infamous mob story.
—Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
Verb
After receiving that tech, Edwards’ twice flashed the middle finger in the direction of the referees.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 13 Jan. 2025
Loading your audio article A now-former Florida police officer watching pornography on his cellphone slammed into another vehicle that had stopped for a school bus flashing its light.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 11 Jan. 2025
Adjective
The German figures come a day before the scheduled release of flash inflation data for the euro area, which will be closely watched by investors for guidance on the odds of another interest rate cut from the European Central Bank.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2024
Residents who live near the intersection where the accident occurred said the flash mobs of street takeovers have become weekly occurrences in their neighborhood.
—Nathan Solis, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flash
Noun
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Lawmakers from both parties respond to the president’s flurry of executive orders.—
The Editors,
The Atlantic,
25 Jan. 2025
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Among the flurry of executive orders since his Jan. 20 inauguration, President Donald Trump has taken aim at rooting out diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI, programs within the federal government.—
Aimee Picchi,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2025
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But over eight half-hour episodes (including a finale that’s twice that length), those momentary bursts of magic feel all too fleeting.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
26 Jan. 2025
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That was no problem for Netflix as Back in Action wasn't just filmed at Pinewood but action sequences were also shot on London's river Thames and at its barrier which prevents the city from flooding and bursts open in the film.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes,
25 Jan. 2025
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And in the last 50 years, the measles vaccine alone has saved more than 90 million lives worldwide: the equivalent of 3 to 4 lives per minute.—
Eleanor Menzin,
TIME,
30 Jan. 2025
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Bottom line By about five minutes into Zuckerberg’s prepared remarks, one thing was made perfectly clear: The fierce intensity he’s picked up in the octagon has made its way to the boardroom.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2025
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Test yourself on miracle flights, theatrical triumphs and athletic aces in this week's American Culture Quiz.—
Fox News Staff,
Fox News,
19 Jan. 2025
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Tucker attempted an onside kick for Baltimore, but Bills cornerback Rasul Douglas recovered to snuff out any chance of a Ravens miracle.—
Kevin Dotson,
CNN,
19 Jan. 2025
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The film doesn’t paint him as a cautionary tale, treat him like a metaphor, or revel in the spectacle of his struggles.—
Vikram Murthi,
IndieWire,
24 Jan. 2025
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The Chicago Teachers Union and Chicago Public Schools have been battling over a new collective bargaining agreement for nine months, a spectacle that has taken the focus off what actually happens in schools every day and placed the spotlight on the adults haggling over money.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Four lowriders, parked alongside gas pumps, gleamed in the afternoon sun in Altadena.—
Ken Bensinger,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 2025
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Venus and Saturn will appear in the southwest, Jupiter will gleam overhead, and Mars will appear to rise in the east.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
13 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Sailors displayed the highest levels of teamwork, adaptability, and courage—qualities that make our Navy the finest in the world.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
20 Jan. 2025
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But if Saturday’s game was his final one as Lions defensive coordinator, Glenn’s unit didn’t display their best on film.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
20 Jan. 2025
Verb
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At night it is lit by old-fashioned oil lamps and twinkling lights wrapped around the branches of the trees.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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The parade features over one million twinkling LED lights, light-up floats, and beloved Disney characters all set to a captivating musical soundtrack.—
Carly Caramanna,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2025
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“Flash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flash. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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