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as in gleamed
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 displayed
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 announced
to make known openly or publicly
flashed the news of the royal birth around the world
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Recent Examples of flashed
Sequins sparkled, trains swept the red carpet and diamonds flashed in every direction as celebrities stepped out for the 79th Cannes Film Festival in France.
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Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
The stars, who have worked together on several of the house’s campaigns, warmly embraced and then immediately started gabbing as cameras flashed around them and fans clamored to get the perfect shot.
—Katie Abel, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
There was a point against Everton when Antoine Semenyo flashed the ball across the face of the box from the right wing, and nobody was there to meet it.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 13 May 2026
On the morning after the Lakers got swept out of the playoffs and the Dodgers lost their third consecutive game, Magic Johnson flashed his trademark smile and stepped to the podium to talk soccer.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The car flashed its high beams at him and the car was driving close to the edge of the roadway, according to the arrest affidavit.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Overhead, territorial howler monkeys announced our presence, toucans flashed in and out of the canopy, and the electric hum of cicadas filled the air.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Corona del Mar’s Sofia Szymanowski flashed her improvement in the 100 breaststroke.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
While Cherelus is known as a special teams mainstay, the fourth-year linebacker has flashed when given opportunities on defense.
—Mike Kaye
updated May 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 16 May 2026
The stars, who have worked together on several of the house’s campaigns, warmly embraced and then immediately started gabbing as cameras flashed around them and fans clamored to get the perfect shot.
—Katie Abel, Footwear News, 14 May 2026
There was a point against Everton when Antoine Semenyo flashed the ball across the face of the box from the right wing, and nobody was there to meet it.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 13 May 2026
On the morning after the Lakers got swept out of the playoffs and the Dodgers lost their third consecutive game, Magic Johnson flashed his trademark smile and stepped to the podium to talk soccer.
—Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
The car flashed its high beams at him and the car was driving close to the edge of the roadway, according to the arrest affidavit.
—Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 12 May 2026
Overhead, territorial howler monkeys announced our presence, toucans flashed in and out of the canopy, and the electric hum of cicadas filled the air.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
Corona del Mar’s Sofia Szymanowski flashed her improvement in the 100 breaststroke.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
While Cherelus is known as a special teams mainstay, the fourth-year linebacker has flashed when given opportunities on defense.
—Mike Kaye
updated May 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flashed
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His jaw tightened as beads of sweat gleamed on his forehead.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
10 May 2026
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His helmet’s gold face mask gleamed in the afternoon sun.—
Les Carpenter,
Washington Post,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Cuts of beef are displayed at Handy Market on May 14, 2026 in Burbank, California.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
15 May 2026
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Once the response is ready to be displayed, the numeric tokens are turned back into words.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Before a big night out or even just dinner with friends, lids twinkled, cheekbones caught the light from every angle, and lip gloss doubled as a mirror.—
Annie Blay-Tettey,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
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Animated pixie dust twinkled on the screen, courtesy of the fairy, Tinker Bell.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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During a January game on ESPN, for example, a commentator described betting that a specific player would score at least 30 points before a second commentator announced a DraftKings promo code.—
Luke Connors,
Washington Post,
19 May 2026
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Last July, when Colbert announced the end of the Late Show franchise on CBS, many wondered what happens when shows that function as cultural town squares begin to disappear?—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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The silver Chrysler Sebring glinted when the sun kissed the parking lot in Temple, Texas, sitting by its lonesome.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
8 May 2026
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Beaded coats glinted with star-chart embroidery.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The individual with the cavity would have exhibited signs of being in immense pain, possibly unable to chew properly, which could have led to malnutrition or a deeper infection of the jawbone, Kolobova said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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The post-earnings momentum exhibited by Zebra Technologies is unlikely to fade anytime soon, according to KeyBanc.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Thanks to the film, that form has flickered in the minds of tourists from around the world for half a century.—
Marnie Hunter,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Instead, the data revealed a planet in flux where areas brightened explosively in one year and dimmed sharply the next; regions flickered in rhythms tied to oil booms, armed conflicts, and pandemic lockdowns.—
Bree Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The day Shumer published the essay, Wall Street didn’t panic.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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HIs first literary work, Mars on Earth, was published in 2024 by Rocky Mountain Books.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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“Flashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flashed. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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