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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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as in flickering
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Recent Examples of flashing
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
Scott Powers, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Another violent case happened later in June in Delaware, after police say a vehicle with flashing police lights pulled over another car in the historic shipbuilding town of Milton.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
If the ramp meters are flashing yellow, drivers can merge onto the freeway without stopping, according to MDOT.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
But that's what Massachusetts state workers try to do every day, amid the clanging bells and flashing lights of the slot machines.
—Karen Brown, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
The orange cards flashing in the south end zone looked amazing in person and even better on national TV.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Gina Battye, founder and CEO of the Psychological Safety Institute, says leaders should take this trend as a big flashing sign for how broken the system feels to young people right now.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
The warning lights have been flashing for years.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
An abundance of kitschy wall decorations (fuzzy dice, fake flowers, party streamers) gleamed under flashing lights, casting the room in lurid shades of pink and green.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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
Adjective
Dach has had a strong preseason, showing off his physicality in his first two games (something the Blackhawks don’t have a lot of in their lineup) and flashing some skill with a goal Tuesday against the Detroit Red Wings.
—Scott Powers, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
Another violent case happened later in June in Delaware, after police say a vehicle with flashing police lights pulled over another car in the historic shipbuilding town of Milton.
—Allison Gordon, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
If the ramp meters are flashing yellow, drivers can merge onto the freeway without stopping, according to MDOT.
—Natalie Davies, Freep.com, 1 Oct. 2025
But that's what Massachusetts state workers try to do every day, amid the clanging bells and flashing lights of the slot machines.
—Karen Brown, NPR, 30 Sep. 2025
The orange cards flashing in the south end zone looked amazing in person and even better on national TV.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Gina Battye, founder and CEO of the Psychological Safety Institute, says leaders should take this trend as a big flashing sign for how broken the system feels to young people right now.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2025
The warning lights have been flashing for years.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
An abundance of kitschy wall decorations (fuzzy dice, fake flowers, party streamers) gleamed under flashing lights, casting the room in lurid shades of pink and green.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashing
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Museums are free, and so is public transportation, including gleaming new electric trams.—
Vivienne Walt,
Time,
3 Oct. 2025
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Pale woods, vaulted ceilings, and large windows keep the place feeling light and bright even in the darkest part of the year, with views that extend from the mountain peaks to the valley below, gleaming white in the winter and lush with greenery in the summer.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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Besides being easy to grasp and move around, this wooden toy’s smooth lines give it an heirloom quality for displaying in the nursery.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
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That is, someone can experience hunger – not getting enough to eat – without displaying the physical signs of malnutrition.—
Tracy Roof,
The Conversation,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Formula One is headed to the Lion City’s Marina Bay Street Circuit to compete under the twinkling stars and lights for the Singapore Grand Prix.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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The twinkling synth lines and thumping four-on-the-floor pattern create a groove as irresistible as the woman Iwar yearns for.—
Heran Mamo,
Billboard,
30 Sep. 2025
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Swift had given short notice to her fans, announcing the release of the movie just two weeks ago in an Instagram post.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Swift began her Instagram caption announcing the cinematic event.—
Marina Watts,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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
Verb
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Miles Mykkanen’s Sam gets to unsheathe his glinting high tenor, and Lauren Snouffer’s 14-year-old Sarah tosses her lithe soprano voice into airborne vaults.—
Justin Davidson,
Vulture,
30 Sep. 2025
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In the second photo, Gomez rests her left hand on her new husband's, her marquise diamond engagement ring glinting in the light.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Our staff is showing a lot of faith in the New York Rangers this season.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Flagg finished the game with 10 points, six rebounds and three assists, showing his stat-stuffing potential while only playing the first half.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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However, when publishing titans raise the price of newspapers at the newsboys' expense, Jack and his crew rally together and go on strike.—
Meredith G. White,
AZCentral.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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An editor verified the accuracy of the information before publishing.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Flashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashing. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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