1
as in burst
a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity
a flurry of activity on the floor of the stock market as soon as the news spread
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2
as in gust
a sudden brief rush of wind
a flurry that scattered the fallen leaves
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as in barrage
a rapid or overwhelming outpouring of many things at once
a patient with a mysterious illness being subjected to a flurry of tests
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as in to alarm
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
flurried by visions of falls and broken bones, the parents wouldn't even allow the child to ride a bike
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Recent Examples of flurry
ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
So House Republicans are bracing for a flurry of attempts to tack on more, including the voter ID and citizenship verification bill.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
The fattest, fluffiest snowflakes are flurrying and rapidly accumulating.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 9 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The Public Service Commission has approved a flurry of rate hikes in recent years as private utilities grapple with maintaining profits while improving infrastructure in a mountainous, sparsely populated state.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
So House Republicans are bracing for a flurry of attempts to tack on more, including the voter ID and citizenship verification bill.
—Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
That Knicks flurry kicked off a truly dreadful second quarter for the Celtics, who also surrendered runs of 12-0 and 17-0 while being outplayed in nearly every facet.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
The fattest, fluffiest snowflakes are flurrying and rapidly accumulating.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flurry
Noun
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The greatest threat will be the possibility of large hail and some strong bursts of wind.—
Chris Shaffer,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Some start with an initial burst of attention, followed by years of uncertainty as leads dry up and interest fades.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
12 Apr. 2026
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Wind gusts peaked at 88 mph Tuesday night local time on the island — with consistent wind gusts between 70 and 80 mph recorded through the night, according to the National Weather Service.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
15 Apr. 2026
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Easterly winds will blow at 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, according to NWS Melbourne.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 Apr. 2026
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The new safety measures come after a barrage of lawsuits from families alleging the platform doesn't do enough to shield children from harmful content and communication with older users.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Disruption without construction Instructors burned out with the current situation endure a barrage of repetitive bromides.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
13 Apr. 2026
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Aside from the primary deficit, economists are also alarmed by the interest payments now required to service the debt—estimated to come in at more than $1 trillion this year.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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The Rajput rulers of the Shivalik Hills, alarmed by the growing Sikh influence in the region, had sought Aurangzeb’s assistance after failed attempts to dislodge the Guru from Anandpur, Punjab.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 Apr. 2026
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The new secretary takes up his post at a time when traditional diplomacy often takes a back seat to Trump’s off-the cuff comments and social media outbursts.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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That outburst from the Twins effectively chased lefty ace Garrett Crochet from the game.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
14 Apr. 2026
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The development marks a blow to Washington’s support for Orban’s reelection and comes after Magyar’s Tisza party was viewed as the favorite to win in the April 12 election, holding a 10-point lead over the ruling Fidesz party, according to Politico’s polling analysis.—
Emily Hallas,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Apr. 2026
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Freiburg and Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi received a blow to his knee late in the game and needed support to walk off the field afterward.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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But Murray worries about upholding his best friend’s wishes.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Horner also talked about being concerned about losing his job, wanting to see his child and worrying about what was going to happen to him, Espinoza said.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Standout pieces include ruffle bloomers and off-the-shoulder top, alongside corsets, flutter bralettes and triangle bralettes from the brand’s Wink collection.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
3 Apr. 2026
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Even the Soviets couldn’t control the urge for a flutter.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Flurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flurry. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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