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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
Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Warning signs have been flashing for months that the job market has been losing steam.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
While sipping a drink (and flashing her new diamond ring), Swift wore a polished sweater vest, which is a smooth way to start transitioning into sweaters.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Nearly 20 years ago, a 40-year-old mother of two and a sister of a Miami Police commander was killed in a Hialeah car crash by a woman who ran a flashing red light and had a blood-alcohol level over twice the legal driving limit, prosecutors say.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
The video shows a gray, unmarked government vehicle with flashing lights being towed from the apartment complex with an officer following behind the vehicle.
—Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Market internals also may be flashing a more positive signal about the economy, at least this week.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
Sawyer presses a button to simulate an earthquake, sending a rumble through the training room via a 30-inch subwoofer under the stairs as lights begin flashing.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025
Still, as of now, the official green light for party drugs has yet to start flashing.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 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
As for most of the tournament, Sinner’s first-serve percentage hovered around 50, and Auger-Aliassime took the initiative with flashing forehands and the bravery to go after his shots in baseline rallies.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Warning signs have been flashing for months that the job market has been losing steam.
—Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2025
While sipping a drink (and flashing her new diamond ring), Swift wore a polished sweater vest, which is a smooth way to start transitioning into sweaters.
—Nicol Natale, People.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Nearly 20 years ago, a 40-year-old mother of two and a sister of a Miami Police commander was killed in a Hialeah car crash by a woman who ran a flashing red light and had a blood-alcohol level over twice the legal driving limit, prosecutors say.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2025
The video shows a gray, unmarked government vehicle with flashing lights being towed from the apartment complex with an officer following behind the vehicle.
—Julia Marnin, Sacbee.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Market internals also may be flashing a more positive signal about the economy, at least this week.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2025
Sawyer presses a button to simulate an earthquake, sending a rumble through the training room via a 30-inch subwoofer under the stairs as lights begin flashing.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2025
Still, as of now, the official green light for party drugs has yet to start flashing.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashing
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One of the most dazzling superpowers of using toothpaste as a cleaner can be seen in a gleaming shower door.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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Think gleaming marble, intricate mosaic, and rich wood.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
5 Sep. 2025
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The Spier Arts Trust aims to make art accessible, so the farm acts as a platform for displaying art that the public can enjoy.—
Heather Richardson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Sep. 2025
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This mindset encompasses perseverance, loyalty, embracing differences, displaying an openness to personal growth and strong conflict-resolution skills, including the willingness to seek help when necessary.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The white beard, the twinkling eyes behind round spectacles, the mustache curled with wax at its ends are all real, all his.—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
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Lighting up bits of the water, with the city twinkling behind her like millions of eyes, the statue was breathtaking.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
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Heading into 2026, however, there are 36 gubernatorial contests, with Sabato’s Crystal Ball announcing rating shifts for Maine and Iowa on Thursday.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Sep. 2025
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One woman has drawn worldwide attention after announcing she is engaged to her AI chatbot boyfriend.—
Staff,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 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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The semiconductor industry and the equipment that support that industry are showing robust continuous growth in most parts of the world supporting consumer, industrial and data center applications.—
Thomas Coughlin,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Investigators found notebooks filled with hate, violent thoughts and admiration for mass murderers, showing clear signs of deep mental instability.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Agencies consider those comments before publishing any final rule.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Emma has also written for publications including the Observer and The China Project, publishing long-form stories on culture, entertainment, and geopolitics.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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Success won’t come by individuals shining.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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Reality Check is a Bee series holding officials and organizations accountable and shining a light on their decisions.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Flashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashing. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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