flash
noun
a brief, sudden burst of bright light.
flashed
Example Sentences
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At one point during his talk, an image flashed on the screen behind him of its Muse mascot embracing a blue padlock.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
My mind flashed to the moment in “Something’s Gotta Give” when Harry says, “Erica, you are a woman to love.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2026
As win percentages flashed up on screen, and sparklers lit up the dark backdrop as athletes posed with their trophies, athletics attempted to take its first steps in a brand new direction.
From BBC ● Sep. 11, 2026
After nabbing a plush hot dog and a red-and-white rabbit, Yokerathinam flashed his prizes into his phone’s camera, illuminated by the portable light he’d attached to a neighboring machine.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Dit dah dit dah, he flashed again, remembering the signal he had learned with his bear-trap mind.
From "All About Sam" by Lois Lowry
