1
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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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
Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Companies and wealthy investors have submitted a flurry of last-minute bids for the social media platform, including Amazon and AppLovin.
—Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025
Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
In both, vast windows open up on the landscape that flurries past.
—Elle Benson Easton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Months into his freshman term, Assemblymember Carl DeMaio is shaking the trees across the state Legislature, introducing a flurry of bills that appear unlikely ever to be signed into law.
—Kelly Davis, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2025
Companies and wealthy investors have submitted a flurry of last-minute bids for the social media platform, including Amazon and AppLovin.
—Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 4 Apr. 2025
Verb
Until, that is, a gust of wind sends flurrying snow directly into his face.
—Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
In both, vast windows open up on the landscape that flurries past.
—Elle Benson Easton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flurry
Noun
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The transformed Hidden Jungle aviary bursts with hundreds of butterflies each spring, attracting butterfly enthusiasts from across the region.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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An 8-year-old Utah boy jumping on a trampoline miraculously survived after a strong wind burst sent him several feet into the air.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The storms are anticipated to bring wind gusts of up to 60 mph and penny-sized hail (0.75 inches).—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2025
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As Jake was jumping on the trampoline, a sudden and heavy gust of wind elevated him and the trampoline 20 feet in the air, according to the report.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Walker Kessler’s 3-point barrage Words soften over time.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Oscar Wilde’s infamous antihero Dorian Gray probably would’ve loved to have a barrage of cameras pointed at him, reflecting his gorgeous visage.—
Christian Lewis,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Inspired by the urgent call from birth justice leaders and alarming CDC statistics showing Black women in the United States are three times more likely to die from pregnancy complications than white women.—
Melissa Noel,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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Are we supposed to be alarmed that team is falling apart?—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Muncy’s two errors allowed the Braves to jump on them, and the second-inning outburst was extended when Andy Pages misjudged a ball in center field that clanked off his glove for a run-scoring double.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
3 Apr. 2025
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Common types include oppositional defiant disorder (distrust and aggression toward authority figures) and intermittent explosive disorder (frequent outbursts of anger).—
Mark Gurarie,
Verywell Health,
3 Apr. 2025
Noun
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His ruling, stopping the TPS revocation while the lawsuit plays out in his court, was a blow to the Trump administration.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
4 Apr. 2025
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Image Other economists also said the blow to the labor market, which had cooled before Mr. Trump embarked on his global trade war, could be severe.—
Tony Romm,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Last week, apparently worried about a weak GOP performance in Tuesday’s special elections, Trump pulled the nomination of New York congresswoman Elise Stefanik to become ambassador to the United Nations.—
Steven Lemongello,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Apr. 2025
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Newsom said the trend of becoming more connected through technology, yet more isolated from each other, was particularly worrying among young men.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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An American flag flutters outside a Honda automobile dealership in Irvine, California, U.S., March 27, 2025.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2025
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The water rushing along the road flutters The dress on the corpse of a woman, As the city descends long days and nights Into legend, which won’t compensate for its disasters.—
Czeslaw Milosz,
The New Yorker,
6 Jan. 2025
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“Flurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flurry. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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