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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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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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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
ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Missouri showed flashes of becoming a competitive SEC team, particularly on offensively, but struggled to sustain success against deeper opponents.
—Aaron Segal, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
During that time, the moon will appear mostly dark, which will give the astronauts a chance to observe the sun’s corona and look for flashes of light from rocky objects smacking into the moon.
—Tom Costello, NBC news, 4 Apr. 2026
That can manifest as a pair of cowboy boots with a sheer dress, layered accessories from your jewelry box, and flashes of metallic.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
Trump repeatedly publicly praised and defended Bondi but also showed flashes of impatience with his attorney general’s efforts to meet his demands to prosecute his rivals.
—Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Trump repeatedly publicly praised and defended Bondi but also showed flashes of impatience with his attorney general's efforts to meet his demands to prosecute his rivals.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Apr. 2026
As Juliet’s father (a stern but measured Clark Gregg) hands servant Peter (Jamie Ankrah) the guest list for that night’s feast, a bright white light flashes and the room goes dark, accompanied by the sound of a power surge.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
That was one of nine strikeouts for Bradley, who showed flashes of the electric stuff that has made the Twins so excited about his future.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
There’s a small LED indicator on the top of the device that pulses white when the sensor is ready for setup, briefly glows red when motion is detected, and briefly flashes green and blue during a reset.
—John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
An hour goes by, and then, through a slit in the curtains, Miley Cyrus flashes a smile and tips her oversize black sunglasses.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
After following the characters from high school to college, the series flashes forward five years for the finale with one final gut-punch.
—Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
Durbin flashes leather If Thursday was any indication, the Red Sox will be in good hands if Alex Cora decides to roll with Caleb Durbin as the club’s starting second baseman.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Your Roomba emits a chime and flashes its indicator ring or a Wi-Fi symbol.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
In his arms, a baby Jesus with mysteriously mature eye bags flashes a peace sign.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
The mysterious crime family flashes across the screen with John Noble and Luke Kirby portraying certain members.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
Noun
Women suffering through the hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes and sleep problems that can come with menopause — all while looking in the mirror and noticing signs of aging — are being bombarded with products.
—ABC News, 6 Apr. 2026
Missouri showed flashes of becoming a competitive SEC team, particularly on offensively, but struggled to sustain success against deeper opponents.
—Aaron Segal, Kansas City Star, 4 Apr. 2026
During that time, the moon will appear mostly dark, which will give the astronauts a chance to observe the sun’s corona and look for flashes of light from rocky objects smacking into the moon.
—Tom Costello, NBC news, 4 Apr. 2026
That can manifest as a pair of cowboy boots with a sheer dress, layered accessories from your jewelry box, and flashes of metallic.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026
Trump repeatedly publicly praised and defended Bondi but also showed flashes of impatience with his attorney general’s efforts to meet his demands to prosecute his rivals.
—Michelle L. Price, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026
Trump repeatedly publicly praised and defended Bondi but also showed flashes of impatience with his attorney general's efforts to meet his demands to prosecute his rivals.
—Arkansas Online, 2 Apr. 2026
As Juliet’s father (a stern but measured Clark Gregg) hands servant Peter (Jamie Ankrah) the guest list for that night’s feast, a bright white light flashes and the room goes dark, accompanied by the sound of a power surge.
—Ellise Shafer, Variety, 1 Apr. 2026
That was one of nine strikeouts for Bradley, who showed flashes of the electric stuff that has made the Twins so excited about his future.
—Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2026
Verb
Lindsay Lohan flashes a smile while filming her upcoming series Count My Lies in New York City on April 1.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
There’s a small LED indicator on the top of the device that pulses white when the sensor is ready for setup, briefly glows red when motion is detected, and briefly flashes green and blue during a reset.
—John R. Delaney, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
An hour goes by, and then, through a slit in the curtains, Miley Cyrus flashes a smile and tips her oversize black sunglasses.
—Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
After following the characters from high school to college, the series flashes forward five years for the finale with one final gut-punch.
—Will Harris, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Mar. 2026
Durbin flashes leather If Thursday was any indication, the Red Sox will be in good hands if Alex Cora decides to roll with Caleb Durbin as the club’s starting second baseman.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
Your Roomba emits a chime and flashes its indicator ring or a Wi-Fi symbol.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
In his arms, a baby Jesus with mysteriously mature eye bags flashes a peace sign.
—Hannah Towey, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Feb. 2026
The mysterious crime family flashes across the screen with John Noble and Luke Kirby portraying certain members.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashes
Noun
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The American Beauty rose is a climbing rose that adds bursts of color to your fence.—
Claudia Guthrie,
The Spruce,
9 Apr. 2026
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The first of these—a cult favorite among writers, particularly youngish women writers—put Lemann on the map as a singular stylist, capable of crystalline insights into the miscreants and oddballs of the American South and great bursts of unrestrained sentiment.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In California, with its history of wildfires often caused by arson or negligence, prosecutors have not shied away from filing criminal charges, including murder, against people suspected of starting blazes or explosions, Taylor said.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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If such rockets could be launched at sea, then explosions would be less of an issue for neighbouring population centers.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In the opening 35 minutes against Manchester City, Liverpool had success playing through the lines from deep and Wirtz’s ability to drift into space and be available was key to that.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Another patient had to switch to an injection because the pill’s dietary restrictions — which involve taking it with a small amount of water and waiting 30 minutes before eating or drinking — did not fit into their lifestyle, Hofflich said.—
Annika Kim Constantino,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This isn’t to say Highway to Hell is devoid of magic or miracles— anything but.—
Lily Goldberg,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
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Throughout history, periods of stability quietly cared for the Earth and its people to create the miracles of modernity.—
Doris Bittar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Like Beckham’s dress, the 100-percent silk dress softly gleams in the light.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
12 Dec. 2025
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Despite a couple of funky skips, the album is fueled by the hunger of an artist who really wants the pop life again, perking up electro-scuzz and arena rock with new wave that gleams like glitter.—
Pitchfork,
Pitchfork,
4 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The museum displays some 4,000 pieces of erotic art owner Naomi Wilzig has collected over the years.—
Zachary Bynum,
CBS News,
6 Apr. 2026
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The left hand pointing down, palm out, displays the varadamudra (giving gesture, a kind of mudra).—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The University of Beer location in Folsom is barreling toward its final days as the business announces it closure.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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Customers in the Atlanta metro area will soon be able to see their food take flight as DoorDash announces new drone delivery service.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Curry magic, Curry flurries, Curry bringing an arena to its feet.—
Sports Columnist,
San Francisco Chronicle,
1 Apr. 2026
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The light snow flurries in the Tahoe area this week after a spell of record-setting March heatwaves across California were not enough to reverse the damage.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Flashes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashes. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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