flash
noun
a brief, sudden burst of bright light.
are flashing
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present progressiveof flash.present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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S&P 500 analysis shows technical sell signals are flashing despite Nvidia earnings hype.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 21, 2026
Technical signals are flashing red for the S&P 500.
From Barron's ● Nov. 6, 2025
Most economic indicators are flashing yellow or even red.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 6, 2025
It’s not always easy to think critically when the cars are driving fast and the actors are flashing perfect smiles from a 50-foot screen.
From Salon ● Jun. 30, 2025
“Oh, ’’Kennedy says, like all kinds of lightbulbs are flashing in her head.
From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson
