flash
noun
a brief, sudden burst of bright light.
has been flashing
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present perfect progressiveof flash (3rd person singular).present perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that began in the past, has continued continuously, and is still in progress.
Example Sentences
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In any case, New START’s impending expiration has been flashing on the horizon ever since Trump was sworn in for a second term.
From Slate ● Feb. 6, 2026
The economy has been flashing conflicting signals, with the job market cooling, inflation still elevated and the stock market breaking several records this year.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2025
Another online figure defying evacuation orders is a wealthy Florida mom named Kricketfelt on TikTok who has been flashing her concrete mansion that her builder husband constructed to protect from hurricanes.
From Salon ● Oct. 10, 2024
In a conversation that touched on all three plays, Shanley revealed that the accidental retrospective isn’t the only reason his life has been flashing before his eyes recently.
From New York Times ● Feb. 26, 2024
The bond market, however, has been flashing a warning.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 16, 2023
