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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
Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
Neighbors said flashing emergency lights and sirens alerted them something was terribly wrong.
—Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Investigators found that Aliji intended to drive a Volkswagen Beetle equipped with fake police sirens and flashing blue lights toward crowds outside the venue before detonating explosives concealed inside a Red Bull can.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Components like flashing, pipe jacks, vents and gutters are frequently the first to show signs of trouble, even when the roofing material above them looks intact.
—David Nye, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
One, Yovanny Cruz, was optioned back to the minors last week after flashing triple-digit heat and strikeout stuff in his MLB debut, but also some erratic command in his second appearance.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 May 2026
The video later shows protesters placing yellow barricades in front of an unmarked vehicle blaring its sirens and with flashing emergency lights.
—Sarah Dewberry, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
One simple pull of the pin sets off a very loud 130-decibel siren and flashing strobe light that’s designed to grab attention quickly.
—Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
The goal is to remove the pieces without touching the metal edges, which triggers a buzzer and a flashing red nose.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 May 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
Ahead of the endorsement vote, Klobuchar supporters holding batons with flashing green lights dominated the convention floor.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
Neighbors said flashing emergency lights and sirens alerted them something was terribly wrong.
—Adi Guajardo, CBS News, 28 May 2026
Investigators found that Aliji intended to drive a Volkswagen Beetle equipped with fake police sirens and flashing blue lights toward crowds outside the venue before detonating explosives concealed inside a Red Bull can.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 28 May 2026
Components like flashing, pipe jacks, vents and gutters are frequently the first to show signs of trouble, even when the roofing material above them looks intact.
—David Nye, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
One, Yovanny Cruz, was optioned back to the minors last week after flashing triple-digit heat and strikeout stuff in his MLB debut, but also some erratic command in his second appearance.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 26 May 2026
The video later shows protesters placing yellow barricades in front of an unmarked vehicle blaring its sirens and with flashing emergency lights.
—Sarah Dewberry, CNN Money, 25 May 2026
One simple pull of the pin sets off a very loud 130-decibel siren and flashing strobe light that’s designed to grab attention quickly.
—Julie Rousseau, Travel + Leisure, 24 May 2026
The goal is to remove the pieces without touching the metal edges, which triggers a buzzer and a flashing red nose.
—Jon Root Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 May 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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The diamond-on-ear piece can be matched with a diamond drop below the lobe, or toned down with a gleaming gold drop below the ear.—
Kyle Roderick,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The coaster with a max speed of 66 mph took more than 20,000 hours to construct and at least 9,000 gallons of white paint for its gleaming appearance.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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This photograph shows a set up smart-phone screen displaying the logo of main social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Reddit, Telegram, X, Bluesky, Tiktok and Whatsapp.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
6 June 2026
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The screen offers suggestions on club choice and where to aim, with an onboard computer displaying a real-time visualization of the course.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
5 June 2026
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The Danish band’s newfound brightness is apparent from the start, as the album opens with twinkling glockespiel.—
Brendan Hay,
SPIN,
2 June 2026
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This twinkling turquoise-and-peach set looks like a treasure waiting to be discovered at the bottom of the ocean.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
29 May 2026
Verb
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To jumpstart the week of sessions and forums centered around technology and design, Apple will host a keynote presentation, announcing the latest software and products coming to users.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
7 June 2026
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The Chicago Bears appeared to take another step toward leaving Chicago on Friday, announcing that their board of directors met and voted to advance a stadium development project in Hammond, Ind.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
6 June 2026
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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.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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His tight chord stabs, jazzy voicings and glinting tone are an indelible sonic signature, up there with Louis Armstrong’s trumpet blasts and Aretha Franklin’s rolling, tolling gospel piano.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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On the front of the card was a scan of his brain showing the tumor on it.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Bloomberg reported there had been complaints of Manifold showing aggressive behavior toward employees and mishandling sensitive information.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
29 May 2026
Verb
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The Guidance Out of Darkness Act rights this wrong by requiring federal agencies to be transparent about interpretations of the law through publishing guidance in an easily accessible, online location.—
Editorial,
Boston Herald,
8 June 2026
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Local Law Enforcement Takes Over The current system of collecting and publishing bus crash data began as part of a federal push for safer roads.—
Willoughby Mariano,
ProPublica,
8 June 2026
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“Flashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashing. Accessed 10 Jun. 2026.
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