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
Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
On Friday, Smart helped the Lakers hold the Clippers to just 27 points in the fourth quarter, their lowest point total in a period Friday, and nudging the Lakers into a victory formation of sorts as Doncic fired off a fourth-quarter flurry of six points in the final two minutes.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
R29 Team, Refinery29, 9 Apr. 2025
Models walked 6,500 feet above sea level as fresh snow flurried at the Moncler Grenoble fashion show.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Temperatures dialed back down heading into the weekend, with strong winds and light flurries in the forecast.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
On Friday, Smart helped the Lakers hold the Clippers to just 27 points in the fourth quarter, their lowest point total in a period Friday, and nudging the Lakers into a victory formation of sorts as Doncic fired off a fourth-quarter flurry of six points in the final two minutes.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026
Verb
The fattest, fluffiest snowflakes are flurrying and rapidly accumulating.
—R29 Team, Refinery29, 9 Apr. 2025
Models walked 6,500 feet above sea level as fresh snow flurried at the Moncler Grenoble fashion show.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flurry
Noun
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The Hawks closed on a decisive 24-2 burst as Brooklyn’s efficient offense through three quarters vanished.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
22 Feb. 2026
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That performer, Erika Rolfsrud, is beautifully cast for a role designed to bring a quick burst of effervescent emotional energy.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
21 Feb. 2026
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Wind gusts surpassed 75 mph on the Cape, which is hurricane-force.—
Rick Sobey,
Boston Herald,
24 Feb. 2026
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The high will near 51 as wind gusts of up to 23 mph are expected to move through Idaho’s capital city.—
Hali Smith,
Idaho Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
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Once inside, there’s no respite to the barrage of images and the soundscape that surround you.—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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Biggest air attack in weeks Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky also said Sunday that Russia had used 50 missiles and nearly 300 drones in a widespread barrage against locations across the country.—
Rhea Mogul,
CNN Money,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The boys did not wield weapons or threaten anyone, but their brash and rowdy behavior alarmed some of the other passengers.—
Michael Bobelian,
Washington Post,
18 Feb. 2026
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An Indian colleague was alarmed by the praise for colonialism.—
Anne Applebaum,
The Atlantic,
17 Feb. 2026
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Ceremony organizers had warned audience members about the possibility of Tourette outbursts, and later apologized for Davidson’s comments.—
Leonard Greene,
New York Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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There have been a number of outbursts in recent years from members of both parties.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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In a 6-3 decision on Friday, the court dealt a major blow to the president's economic agenda.—
Julia Cherner,
ABC News,
22 Feb. 2026
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The 6-3 ruling is a major blow to Trump's economic policy agenda.—
Kristin Wright,
NPR,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Anyone worried about corporate takeover was put at ease from day one.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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The crowded field has some Democrats worried about the possibility of both Hilton and Bianco making it into the runoff, shutting out the party that has controlled the Governor’s Office since 2011 if Democrats split the vote.—
Grace Hase,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Alongside the continued dominance of genre packages, such as horror, action and thrillers, more films about relationships and romance have hit the market, hoping to make buyers’ hearts (and budgets) flutter.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
13 Feb. 2026
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Growing about two feet tall and three feet wide, its delicate blades arch and flutter in the breeze to great effect.—
Paul Cappiello,
Louisville Courier Journal,
13 Feb. 2026
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“Flurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flurry. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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