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1
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
Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
To remain an entertainment capital demands consistent reinvention, the showroom’s neon glow begetting the nightclub’s flashing LEDs and so on and so forth.
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Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
Currently in London while her fiancé Harry Styles performs 12 days at Wembley Stadium as part of his Together, Together tour, Kravitz made time to attend a very British garden party in the blazing sun—looking every bit of a bride-to-be, and flashing her engagement ring in the process.
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Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 June 2026
WSo what happens if lightning starts flashing during a World Cup match in KC?
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Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Anderson’s collection was about formality losing its grip — tuxedos loosened, denim ripped, sequins flashing, disco-ball boots stepping through a house built on old-world taste.
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ABC News,
24 June 2026
Check for damaged roof flashing.
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Helen Andriatsitohaina,
The Spruce,
24 June 2026
The hazard lights on the Waymo were flashing during the interaction, but as the firetruck moved to continue responding to an emergency, the Waymo vehicle continued on its way like nothing happened.
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Irene Wright,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Moments later, the alarm began flashing, Caceres said.
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Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Adjective
Its primary food source is the winter firefly (Diaphanes lampyroides), which attracts mates with a continuous, non-flashing light.
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Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
Bodycam footage of the arrest released by the sheriff's office shows a deputy holding a flashing red and blue light apparently found in Jabari's vehicle.
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Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
26 June 2026
To remain an entertainment capital demands consistent reinvention, the showroom’s neon glow begetting the nightclub’s flashing LEDs and so on and so forth.
—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
26 June 2026
Currently in London while her fiancé Harry Styles performs 12 days at Wembley Stadium as part of his Together, Together tour, Kravitz made time to attend a very British garden party in the blazing sun—looking every bit of a bride-to-be, and flashing her engagement ring in the process.
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Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
25 June 2026
WSo what happens if lightning starts flashing during a World Cup match in KC?
—
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Anderson’s collection was about formality losing its grip — tuxedos loosened, denim ripped, sequins flashing, disco-ball boots stepping through a house built on old-world taste.
—
ABC News,
24 June 2026
Check for damaged roof flashing.
—
Helen Andriatsitohaina,
The Spruce,
24 June 2026
The hazard lights on the Waymo were flashing during the interaction, but as the firetruck moved to continue responding to an emergency, the Waymo vehicle continued on its way like nothing happened.
—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Moments later, the alarm began flashing, Caceres said.
—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
19 June 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.
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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.
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Within 24 hours, a trio of canine statues — including a gleaming gold basset hound riding in the back seat — had been sourced, delivered and installed.
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The gleaming look was all thanks to the Laura Geller Spackle Hydrating Skin Perfecting Facial Primer, which is currently on sale for $22 during Amazon Prime Day.
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Our fear resurfaced days ago on the one-month anniversary, when another alert was issued after a man circled the Islamic Center pretending to possess an explosive device while displaying a Nazi flag.
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Ruddy contender to Mars The Scorpion's brightest star is the first magnitude Antares, displaying a reddish hue.
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As the plane made its descent, he was struck by the sight of hundreds of swimming pools twinkling blue in the sunshine.
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With their tiny, twinkling lights, fireflies are icons of a Georgia summer night.
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During his press conference announcing its closure, DeSantis defended the cost and argued that if the state had not built Alligator Alcatraz, those 21,000 individuals captured by ICE and local police would have been released.
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Moreover, Devonté Hynes’ score, which is both anxious and playful, does the tonal heavy lifting without ever announcing itself, which is something the music branch can discover and appreciate.
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The sun was blinding, my lone witness.
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Vinícius Júnior’s extensive and varied skill set includes blinding speed, dazzling dribbling tricks, and the ability to effortlessly slip past defenders.
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In their gowns and bowties, guests giddily slurp mounds of glinting caviar off the back of their hand.
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No one wanted to stand behind the commanding warriors, draped in blankets and furs, brass hoops in their earlobes, medals and wampum on their strong chests, silver armbands glinting in the light.
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Still, visitors to Bryce have posted videos on social media showing the giant plume in the distance.
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Fox News Digital previously reported on 911 call audio and police reports obtained through a public records request showing the suspect was released to his father after the alleged hit-and-run.
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“Flashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashing. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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