1
as in burst
a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity
a flurry of activity on the floor of the stock market as soon as the news spread
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2
as in gust
a sudden brief rush of wind
a flurry that scattered the fallen leaves
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as in barrage
a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once
a patient with a mysterious illness being subjected to a flurry of tests
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as in to alarm
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
flurried by visions of falls and broken bones, the parents wouldn't even allow the child to ride a bike
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Recent Examples of flurry
Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 18 July 2025
According to Mason, the flurry of regulatory activity around the world is having a positive impact on the uptake of Stablecoin solutions.
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Banks’ flurry not only flipped a 33-31 deficit into a 35-33 lead but got the crowd roaring and illustrated how valuable Banks can be on the defensive end.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Trump administration talk of transforming the U.S. Postal Service has set off a flurry of concerns about the future of the federal mail agency.
—Hansi Lo Wang, NPR, 18 July 2025
According to Mason, the flurry of regulatory activity around the world is having a positive impact on the uptake of Stablecoin solutions.
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes.com, 18 July 2025
Verb
Models walked 6,500 feet above sea level as fresh snow flurried at the Moncler Grenoble fashion show.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Banks’ flurry not only flipped a 33-31 deficit into a 35-33 lead but got the crowd roaring and illustrated how valuable Banks can be on the defensive end.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flurry
Noun
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The galaxy can be seen undergoing a burst of star formation thanks to the tidal influence of a galactic neighbor, with the glowing red form of an emission nebula visible throughout, giving the impression of a cosmic firework display.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
13 July 2025
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The raging river bursts from its banks around this time, sweeping homes, cars, campers and cabins downstream.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
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Residents should prepare for wind gusts of up to 60 mph.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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The blaze, which was started by lightning 10 days ago, rapidly grew to 7.8 square miles due to hot temperatures, low humidity and strong wind gusts, fire officials said.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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Ionescu’s barrage continued, however, with a 25-foot trey after Kennedy Burke’s block on Satou Sabally.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
25 July 2025
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So far, Powell is resisting cutting rates, hence the barrage of insults and threat of firing.—
Veronique De Rugy,
Oc Register,
24 July 2025
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In an interview with an internal affairs investigator, Pascua said she wasn’t alarmed by Elisa’s fall.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Those of us frustrated or alarmed about the scope of the Trump administration’s immigration raids must unequivocally condemn violence against government workers and law enforcement.—
Dallas Morning News,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
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The incident occurred after Brickhouse accused her co-workers of stealing her phone, leading to a violent outburst, court filings say.—
Real-Time News team,
Miami Herald,
21 July 2025
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Also, any strong and sudden outbursts in meteor activity — which are hard to predict, but possible — may last only a few hours.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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The title bout bore out as a chess match, as the ISL school traded blows with one of the top MIAA teams from the South Shore.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
19 July 2025
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Smith shoved the gun in the guy’s gut, took the blow, then left.—
John J. Lennon,
Rolling Stone,
19 July 2025
Verb
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Consider buying bottles with pumps so guests don't have to worry about unscrewing lids and pouring the syrups in their drinks.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 July 2025
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Buying back-to-school supplies can be challenging for families, so organizations and companies across Phoenix are hosting backpack and school supply giveaways to ensure that no student has to worry about being ready for the school year.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
19 July 2025
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The Chinese flag flutters in the wind against a clear blue sky in front of the Chongqing People's Auditorium in Chongqing, China, on June 16.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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Reminiscent of a dry Provençal rosé with wonderful minerality and a flutter of tannin that lingers on the palate.—
Jess Fleming,
Twin Cities,
18 July 2025
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“Flurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flurry. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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