1
as in bursts
a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity
a flash of last-minute trips to the grocery store before the onset of the big snowstorm
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as in explosions
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
a much-needed flash of humor during the otherwise boring lecture
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as in minutes
a very small space of time
the shower will be over in a flash
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4
as in miracles
something extraordinary or surprising
the new goalie for our hockey team was apparently quite a flash in his hometown
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as in gleams
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 displays
to present so as to invite notice or attention
flashed a wad of cash as he paid for his dinner
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4
as in announces
to make known openly or publicly
flashed the news of the royal birth around the world
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Recent Examples of flashes
Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Tyler Glasnow has shown unhittable flashes.
—The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Ferrari’s Home Hopes Checked Whilst Ferrari had set the tone in FP1, their flashes of brilliance ultimately weren’t enough to challenge for the top spot.
—Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
There were flashes of it, sure.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
In an effort to ensure gun saftey on set, the show used fake muzzle flashes on set without using blanks or explosives.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
The dial is surrounded by an LED ring that is blue when the griddle is on and cool, flashes red when in preheating mode, turns solid red when the target temperature is reached, flashes yellow when in Auto Season mode, and flashes orange if there’s an error.
—PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
By using two flashes of light, the researchers managed to generate four charges step by step.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2025
Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Archie the coach strides past my possie and flashes me a smile.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
The sinister Dark Hearts motorcycle gang can be a little one-note, but Jamie McShane flashes frightening menace as gang leader Perry.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 28 Aug. 2025
The dial is surrounded by an LED ring that is blue when the griddle is on and cool, flashes red when in preheating mode, turns solid red when the target temperature is reached, flashes yellow when in Auto Season mode, and flashes orange if there’s an error.
—PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
Justin also wraps one arm around Hailey and flashes a smile.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
There's also a fabulous dance scene between Morticia (Catherine Zeta-Jones) and Gomez Addams (Luis Guzmán) that flashes on screen, before Wednesday engages in a bit of shotgun target practice with Grandmama Hester Frump (Absolutely Fabulous' Joanna Lumley).
—EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The Fed is boxed in by stubborn inflation, a slowing rhythm in growth, and political crosscurrents that tilt relentlessly toward easing, even as the scoreboard still flashes above-target CPI.
—Bob Haber, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
As the number one overall pick last year, Williams somewhat underperformed as a rookie, but some of that can be attributed to poor coaching, and the former Heisman Trophy winner showed flashes of brilliance at times.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
Tyler Glasnow has shown unhittable flashes.
—The Athletic Mlb Staff, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Ferrari’s Home Hopes Checked Whilst Ferrari had set the tone in FP1, their flashes of brilliance ultimately weren’t enough to challenge for the top spot.
—Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
There were flashes of it, sure.
—Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2025
In an effort to ensure gun saftey on set, the show used fake muzzle flashes on set without using blanks or explosives.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 6 Sep. 2025
The dial is surrounded by an LED ring that is blue when the griddle is on and cool, flashes red when in preheating mode, turns solid red when the target temperature is reached, flashes yellow when in Auto Season mode, and flashes orange if there’s an error.
—PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
By using two flashes of light, the researchers managed to generate four charges step by step.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2025
Verb
If a fan’s only window into football analytics is a contextless statistic that flashes on the screen, though, then they might be justified in thinking data was useless.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Archie the coach strides past my possie and flashes me a smile.
—Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
The sinister Dark Hearts motorcycle gang can be a little one-note, but Jamie McShane flashes frightening menace as gang leader Perry.
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 28 Aug. 2025
The dial is surrounded by an LED ring that is blue when the griddle is on and cool, flashes red when in preheating mode, turns solid red when the target temperature is reached, flashes yellow when in Auto Season mode, and flashes orange if there’s an error.
—PC Magazine, 26 Aug. 2025
Justin also wraps one arm around Hailey and flashes a smile.
—Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 22 Aug. 2025
There's also a fabulous dance scene between Morticia (Catherine Zeta-Jones) and Gomez Addams (Luis Guzmán) that flashes on screen, before Wednesday engages in a bit of shotgun target practice with Grandmama Hester Frump (Absolutely Fabulous' Joanna Lumley).
—EW.com, 14 Aug. 2025
The Fed is boxed in by stubborn inflation, a slowing rhythm in growth, and political crosscurrents that tilt relentlessly toward easing, even as the scoreboard still flashes above-target CPI.
—Bob Haber, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashes
Noun
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The sound of wheels hitting concrete blends with bursts of laughter and cheers.—
Mona Darwish,
Oc Register,
10 Sep. 2025
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One emerging approach gaining traction is called microlearning, a strategy that delivers academic content in short bursts rather than lengthy lessons.—
Hannah Nwoko,
Parents,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The test marked a welcome victory for SpaceX and the budding launch vehicle, which suffered in-flight upper stage explosions during each of this year's three Starship launches leading up to Flight 10.—
Josh Dinner,
Space.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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The barrage appeared to target several Ukrainian regions, with local authorities reporting explosions in the western regions of Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk and Lutsk.—
David Brennan,
ABC News,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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All 15 episodes, about 50 minutes each, are streaming.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Bonneville, sitting behind her, grabbed her hand for the last 15 minutes and didn’t let go.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Since his death, two miracles have been attributed to him, and Pope Leo XIV canonized him Sunday.—
Tom Chivers,
semafor.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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Saint Carlo Acutis receives prayers and requests for miracles from around the world — often, fittingly, through the internet.—
Ruth Sherlock,
NPR,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Nothing gleams as beautifully as a white kitchen.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
16 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Writing, directing and starring in Maddie’s Secret is an impressive balancing act from Early, who displays a sharp understanding of what moments in Maddie’s life are most suited for comedy.—
Jourdain Searles,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Sep. 2025
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White oak White oak is a large shade tree displays deep red to coppery-brown fall color.—
Chris McKeown,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Trump announces arrest of suspect Tyler Robinson As of Thursday night, the assassination suspect remained at large.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
12 Sep. 2025
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Apple announces new iPhones and more.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Thin air and unpredictable wind flurries near Everest’s highest elevations prevent the drones from operating at some of the final camps leading to the summit.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
27 Aug. 2025
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“Flashes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashes. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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