FLASHED Synonyms: 136 Similar and Opposite Words

flashed

verb

past tense of flash

as in gleamed

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 displayed

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 twinkled

to shine with light at regular intervals the disco lights flashed, and the revelers danced

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as in announced

to make known openly or publicly flashed the news of the royal birth around the world

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Recent Examples of flashed After Karol and her guests left the stage, giant screens on either side of the stage flashed videos from fans taking part in the song’s viral TikTok dance trend. — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026 Gusto has flashed potential as a crosser during stretches of his Chelsea career, registering nine assists in 37 games across all competitions in that breakout 2023-24 season. — Liam Twomey, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026 Most of his rushing work came after Kansas City had pulled away, but a 25-yard catch earlier in the fourth quarter flashed his playmaking ability. — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Sep. 2026 In an encouraging development for the present and future, all three of the Jets’ first-round rookies flashed their potential during Sunday’s season-opening win. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 15 Sep. 2026 All smiles in Cabo The Babygirl actress flashed a soft smile while embracing her curls in a selfie overlooking the ocean and rock formations in Cabo. — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2026 As photographs of Figueras’ Argentine home and horses flashed before the room, Hayek Pinault couldn’t resist either. — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026 Rookie fifth-round running back Emmett Johnson flashed vision in the opener, finishing with 12 carries for 59 yards and a touchdown erased by a holding call on Hunter Nourzad. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 2 Sep. 2026 And Kardashian isn’t the only one who has flashed a little bra in recent months. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 31 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashed

Verb

In front of the Jabara family, the turquoise waters of Torch Lake gleamed alluringly in the July heat.

— Rozina Ali, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026
Further details can only be gleamed from the photos, but what’s plain to see is that the shoe shares much of the same shape as the LeBron 23.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of gleamed

Verb

Yet at an event on Thursday, Huang displayed unwavering confidence, projecting that Nvidia's chip sales will double next year as nations and corporations continue scaling up AI investments.

— , CNBC, 18 Sep. 2026
Spot’s air-quality and temperature readings can also be displayed on office maps, mobile apps, or idle room screens.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of displayed

Verb

Before a big night out or even just dinner with friends, lids twinkled, cheekbones caught the light from every angle, and lip gloss doubled as a mirror.

— Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026
Animated pixie dust twinkled on the screen, courtesy of the fairy, Tinker Bell.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026

Definition of twinkled

Verb

One month before the Pentagon announced its first equity stake in a company, its top lawyer asked the White House to explain why the deal wouldn’t break the law.

— Eleanor Mueller, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
The victory came after Northwestern announced a three-year contract extension through 2031 for fourth-year coach Braun on Thursday.

— Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of announced

Verb

After spending some time by the pool, a semi-Olympic lined with emerald and malachite mosaics that glinted in the soft, ambient light, followed by a quick trip to the sauna, I was escorted to my treatment room, about a half-flight of stairs up, where I was met by Marcia, my therapist.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
The silver Chrysler Sebring glinted when the sun kissed the parking lot in Temple, Texas, sitting by its lonesome.

— Luca Evans, Denver Post, 8 May 2026

Definition of glinted

Verb

As exhibited at Bora Aksu, hair was unapologetically romantic, with feathery ponytails, glossy ringlets, and bows in abundance.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Sep. 2026
Its worldwide significance is exhibited through drawings and textiles, offering visitors an impactful experience.

— Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of exhibited

Verb

Videos of Soliman protesting against the treatment by the authorities and being held at gunpoint by a police officer in the hotel have been published in international media.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 20 Sep. 2026
The notice was published in November 2025 and received another 321 public comments before the comment period ended in December.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026