flash drive
noun
: a data storage device that uses flash memory
specifically
: a small rectangular device that is designed to be plugged directly into a USB port on a computer and is often used for transferring files from one computer to another
called also thumb drive
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Also, watch for anyone who brings his own flash drive or external drive.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
On April 9, officials with the archdiocese provided Leawood Police with a flash drive containing the church’s financial records, the affidavit said, along with a spreadsheet breaking down all financial activity from 2021 through 2025.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Then Charlotte’s decision to sell their late father’s robotics company—and with it, beings like Cy—spurs Grayson into action, stealing the flash drive with all the company secrets and towing Cy along on his attempt at a corporate takeover.
—Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
Store those images, along with receipts for past repairs and insurance policy details, in a secure location such as a cloud drive or flash drive.
—David Nye, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
On April 9, officials with the archdiocese provided Leawood Police with a flash drive containing the church’s financial records, the affidavit said, along with a spreadsheet breaking down all financial activity from 2021 through 2025.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2026
Then Charlotte’s decision to sell their late father’s robotics company—and with it, beings like Cy—spurs Grayson into action, stealing the flash drive with all the company secrets and towing Cy along on his attempt at a corporate takeover.
—Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
Store those images, along with receipts for past repairs and insurance policy details, in a secure location such as a cloud drive or flash drive.
—David Nye, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
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“Flash drive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flash%20drive. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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