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 New York landmarks flashed on the big screen alongside images of Black excellence, love, ambition, and struggle, including intimate Knowles-Carter family footage, the White Bronco chase, and Mike Tyson videos, among others. — Adelle Platon, VIBE.com, 24 Oct. 2026 To that, Gordon flashed his patented big smile and let out a little chuckle. — Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026 During the summer, a digital billboard near the Trotters’ house flashed a Ruidoso promotion. — Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026 Allen had flashed in offseason training and training camp, but historically it’s taken time for wide receivers to make an impact in head coach Andy Reid’s sophisticated offense. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Oct. 2026 Jones flashed his decisiveness and speed on the ensuing play, gaining 14 yards on a quarterback keeper. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2026 Noah Clowney has flashed as a floor-spacing big without establishing himself over a full season. — C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 18 Oct. 2026 Texas’ running attack has flashed at times, but also been inconsistent. — Kirk Bohls, Houston Chronicle, 16 Oct. 2026 The second-year pro flashed a more polished jump shot, connecting on four of seven attempts, all from 3-point range. — Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 14 Oct. 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

Airbnb, which connects travelers with more than 5 million hosts globally, has advised hosts to choose from seven standard house rules that will be displayed prominently on the listing page.

— Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
Hermès has broadened the selection of products displayed on its e-commerce platform, including leather goods, to better reflect the range available to customers.

— Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of displayed

Verb

And for a slight moment, his eyes twinkled underneath the LED lights inside the Kansas City Royals clubhouse.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 24 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of twinkled

Verb

Under the new measures announced Sunday, nonessential Congolese travelers will be returned through the nearest border crossing at their own expense, while those entering illegally face prosecution, the Ugandan ministry said.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Oct. 2026
California officials have countered that the list is unverified and includes the names of lawful voters, despite recent charges announced by DOJ of roughly 28 individuals from the list accused of voting and immigration-related crimes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of announced

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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

Gates, who now stewards the photographic archives and periodicals of the Johnson Publishing Company, has exhibited it in different forms.

— Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
The investigation also found no evidence that the parents exhibited any obvious signs of impairment, the office said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of exhibited

Verb

The neon kangaroo flickered, releasing a rhythmic, neon buzz.

— Larry Padgett, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026
In Monday’s match against home player Sun Xinran, Gauff stopped a rally after electronic advertising boards lining the court flickered during a point late in the first set.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026