as in flickering
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as in gleaming
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 displaying
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 twinkling
to shine with light at regular intervals
the disco lights flashed, and the revelers danced
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as in announcing
to make known openly or publicly
flashed the news of the royal birth around the world
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Recent Examples of flashing
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Speed cameras near Florida schools can issue $100 violations whether or not yellow warning lights are flashing — a rule that has caught many drivers off guard.
—Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
The core story, set in 1961, is shot in black and white, with Gee flashing forward in garish color to 1973, 1979 and 1980 to depict three other deaths that echo LaFaro’s, ending with Evans’ own.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
The Waymo then resumed travel, passing the school bus while its stop arm was extended and lights were flashing.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
In one of the show’s most beautiful artistic choices, a flashing red light metaphorically pulls in a hint of focus high upon the center wall.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
The warning signs flashing on these Reddit forums are now manifesting in the real world.
—Michael Alvear, STAT, 2 Mar. 2026
The whole hall was dark, lit only by flashing green strobe lights from the stage.
—Ope Adetayo, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
The attached picture appeared to show several people flashing gang signs, which an FBI agent admitted was probably lifted somewhere online.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
Its primary food source is the winter firefly (Diaphanes lampyroides), which attracts mates with a continuous, non-flashing light.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
Verb
The whole hall was dark, lit only by flashing green strobe lights from the stage.
—ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026
Speed cameras near Florida schools can issue $100 violations whether or not yellow warning lights are flashing — a rule that has caught many drivers off guard.
—Miami Herald, 5 Mar. 2026
The core story, set in 1961, is shot in black and white, with Gee flashing forward in garish color to 1973, 1979 and 1980 to depict three other deaths that echo LaFaro’s, ending with Evans’ own.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
The Waymo then resumed travel, passing the school bus while its stop arm was extended and lights were flashing.
—Keri Heath, Austin American Statesman, 3 Mar. 2026
In one of the show’s most beautiful artistic choices, a flashing red light metaphorically pulls in a hint of focus high upon the center wall.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
The warning signs flashing on these Reddit forums are now manifesting in the real world.
—Michael Alvear, STAT, 2 Mar. 2026
The whole hall was dark, lit only by flashing green strobe lights from the stage.
—Ope Adetayo, Fortune, 28 Feb. 2026
The attached picture appeared to show several people flashing gang signs, which an FBI agent admitted was probably lifted somewhere online.
—Michelle L. Quinn, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashing
Adjective
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This year, the rumors swirl, a constant, low hum: Outer Heaven and Cuatro Gato, two more flickering lights, are expected to fade.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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But there’s more flickering contrast in Narayan van Maele’s lensing, which alternates dun realism with occasionally hyperreal lighting and composition, particularly when the pagan promise of fire is in the frame.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
25 Mar. 2022
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Likewise, the gleaming curves of the Walt Disney Concert Hall cemented his reputation for turning civic institutions into works of art in their own right.—
David Sokol,
Architectural Digest,
4 Mar. 2026
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The massive spread includes several formal and informal gathering spaces, with the gleaming chef’s kitchen serving as the heart of the home.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
4 Mar. 2026
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There has been widespread GNSS spoofing and AIS manipulation, where tankers are digitally hijacked and tricked into displaying false coordinates that lead them into restricted territorial waters for seizure.—
Siddharth Misra,
Fortune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Nine total jawbones emerged over time, each displaying that same unmistakable twist.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Mar. 2026
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Each year, Music Hall fills with twinkling lights, the sound of nostalgic carols and the joy of thousands of audience members at Holiday Pops.—
Cincinnati Enquirer,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
26 Feb. 2026
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The team Pep Guardiola built in the early 2010s, combining the wonderful passing of Xavi Hernandez and Andrés Iniesta with the twinkling magic of Lionel Messi, will forever be remembered.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Sedena Anti-theft Crossbody Bag This is the kind of bag that blends into a city outfit rather than announcing itself as travel gear.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, Iranian state media reported officials were close to announcing a successor for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in Israeli strikes at the start of the war.—
NPR Staff,
NPR,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Its genuine, glossy leather is topped by a pair of glinting faux scissors, which might be every aichmophobic person’s nightmare but is also every style-savvy woman’s dream.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Something always seems to be lurking in the periphery, glinting off the edges of mirrors, flickering across those black wings offstage.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Explosions were reported in the eastern and western parts of the capital with dramatic footage showing Tehran’s Mehrabad airport on fire.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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In footage played in court showing the women following an unmarked vehicle, they can be heard discussing their plan to observe an ICE raid.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The startup responded by commissioning independent evaluations and publishing the data publicly.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Mar. 2026
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An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
2 Mar. 2026
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