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noun

ˈflər-ē How to pronounce flurry (audio)
Definition of flurrynext
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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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3
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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verb

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
Noun
The subpoena to Brennan is among a flurry that have been issued in recent weeks. — ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026 The agent then put out a flurry of requests to the United States Tennis Association, the ticket office, the US Open’s production company, and an American Express media contact. — Lila Shroff, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2026
Verb
Rumors flurrying For the past week, rumors swirled throughout the metro about Monday being the day legislators would vote to lock down a STAR bond offer to lure the team over the state line. — Kansas City Star, 22 Dec. 2025 Meanwhile, a team of flat-out-astounding camera-handlers and stagehands flurried around her like puppeteers around a hypercomplex marionette, turning an almost-empty stage into a Technicolor whirlwind of character and story. — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flurry
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flurry
  1. burst
  2. gust
  3. barrage
  4. alarm
  5. outburst
  6. blow
  7. worry
  8. flutter
Noun
  • Rollins made a fantastic outside cut and showed elite burst on the play.
    — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026
  • The club music that accompanies Claire’s bodybuilder retinue is funny the first time; less so on subsequent bursts.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of burst
Noun
  • Wind speeds will range from 11 to 14 mph, with gusts projected to reach 26 mph.
    — The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The primary threats will be frequent lightning, wind gusts up to 50 mph, and locally heavy rainfall of 1–3 inches, which could cause quick ponding or localized flooding.
    — Keily Alfonzo, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of gust
Noun
  • Syracuse outgained Cal by almost 200 yards last week and still lost 21-18 after Steve Angeli threw three interceptions and the Orange were called for a barrage of penalties.
    — Jenny Catlin, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
  • But with their popularity, there have been some incidents where some stars have been made to feel uncomfortable by the barrage of requests that come at them.
    — Ryan Gaydos OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of barrage
Verb
  • The constant delay-of-game calls, false starts and inability to get lined up are a special level of alarming for a quarterback who entered the NFL 10 years ago.
    — Jason Lloyd, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Americans appear increasingly alarmed by the technology,with 7 in 10 polled in March opposing local construction of data centers that power AI technology, according to a Gallup survey.
    — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of alarm
Noun
  • His dismissal wasn’t so much the result of one outburst or misstep, the person told The Times, but the culmination of a season’s worth of issues that boiled over in the wake of the Nebraska loss.
    — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Tristan Peters fouled off 12 pitches in an 18-pitch at-bat that keyed Chicago's six-run outburst in the sixth inning and the White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-3 on Monday night to stay atop the AL Central.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of outburst
Noun
  • If last year’s bill delays were a blow to budgets, distribution troubles were the uppercut.
    — A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • While often associated with blows to the head during contact sports, concussions are common at all ages.
    — Richard Sima, Washington Post, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of blow
Verb
  • According to new Gallup polling, 27% of US workers worry that technology will render their jobs obsolete, a new high.
    — Morgan Chalfant, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2026
  • New blood tests that might predict Alzheimer’s years before symptoms begin may sound tantalizing for people who worry about later-in-life dementia.
    — Lauran Neergaard, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of worry
Noun
  • From barely there wisps to full-on volume, these picks deliver all the flutter and drama of traditional falsies minus the sticky mess.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 14 Sep. 2026
  • The national flags of China and New Zealand flutter at Tian'anmen Square on June 19, 2025 in Beijing, China.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
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“Flurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flurry. Accessed 21 Sep. 2026.

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