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 Wings Matisse Thybulle and Ziaire Williams started the Lakers’ preseason opener and the defensive-minded players flashed their potential by hounding opponents the full length of the court. — Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026 During one incident, Cameron flashed the weapon at a drugstore and was nearly shot by police. — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2026 Conwell, who was acquired by the Heat in the second round of this year’s draft, played off the bench on Saturday and flashed his potential after a quiet start to the preseason. — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026 In 1969, minutes before Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin became the first people to touch down on the moon, warnings flashed on one of Apollo 11’s onboard computers. — Juno Carmel, Washington Post, 8 Oct. 2026 At first the owner stared at him blankly, then flashed a look of distaste, as if a dirty rodent had brushed his foot. — Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026 Jaylen Waddle has flashed, but his next deep catch will be his first. — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 4 Oct. 2026 The fifth-round pick from Nebraska has flashed as both a runner and pass-catcher behind the Chiefs’ featured back. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026 As Americans prepared to celebrate the nation’s 250th birthday on the morning of July 4, sobering images flashed across their phones and TV screens. — James Bisbee, The Conversation, 2 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

During his comments a map of the annexation area — an enclave surrounded by the city — was displayed on large screens in the chamber.

— Brian Bell, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
The suit says Her displayed doctored, sexualized photos of Henry and other officers, including in Henry's own office, and drove unannounced to a golf simulator in Woodbury where Henry was spending personal time.

— CBS News, CBS News, 8 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

The McDonald County Clerk's office announced later that day that the Big Sugar Gravel permit had been approved.

— Glory Reitz, Arkansas Online, 12 Oct. 2026
The organization reported more than 13 percent growth in demand for Made in Green in its 2025-26 annual report, announced in September.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 12 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

Also alleging funds owed are several artists who have exhibited with Tang.

— News Desk, Artforum, 8 Oct. 2026
Alderman Merriam’s Shells was exhibited in Chicago, New York, and Milwaukee in 1952 and 1953, but Abercrombie ultimately gifted the painting to John Reynolds, a doctor in Kalamazoo, as payment for an operation.

— Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of exhibited

Verb

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
The shadows of the trees swaying in the breeze flickered across it.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of flickered

Verb

After the piece was published, a spokesperson for Anduril reached out to Lee with several urgent requests for correction.

— Max Tani, semafor.com, 12 Oct. 2026
At least 75 data center projects worth more than $130 billion total were delayed or cancelled in the first three months of this year, according to a Data Center Watch report published in June.

— Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Oct. 2026