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
Brendan Rascius
july 10, Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
With only a 90-mph fastball and a flurry of funky off-speed pitches, the 36-year-old navigated the first four innings without giving up a hit.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Banks’ flurry not only flipped a 33-31 deficit into a 35-33 lead but got the crowd roaring and illustrated how valuable Banks can be on the defensive end.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Two years later, the Republican president garnered a flurry of nominations.
—Brendan Rascius
july 10, Miami Herald, 10 July 2025
With only a 90-mph fastball and a flurry of funky off-speed pitches, the 36-year-old navigated the first four innings without giving up a hit.
—Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
Verb
Models walked 6,500 feet above sea level as fresh snow flurried at the Moncler Grenoble fashion show.
—Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 18 Mar. 2025
Banks’ flurry not only flipped a 33-31 deficit into a 35-33 lead but got the crowd roaring and illustrated how valuable Banks can be on the defensive end.
—Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flurry
Noun
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The galaxy can be seen undergoing a burst of star formation thanks to the tidal influence of a galactic neighbor, with the glowing red form of an emission nebula visible throughout, giving the impression of a cosmic firework display.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
13 July 2025
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This act of formality did not prevent an easy atmosphere from developing in our classrooms; there were frequent bursts of laughter.—
Brooke Allen,
New Yorker,
12 July 2025
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The blaze, which was started by lightning 10 days ago, rapidly grew to 7.8 square miles due to hot temperatures, low humidity and strong wind gusts, fire officials said.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
14 July 2025
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Residents should prepare for wind gusts of up to 60 mph.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Despite the return of the daily barrage of trade headlines, the S & P 500 and the Nasdaq each closed at a record high Thursday.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
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Record barrages Russia has recently sought to overwhelm Ukraine's air defenses with major attacks that include increasing numbers of decoy drones.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
11 July 2025
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In an interview with an internal affairs investigator, Pascua said she wasn’t alarmed by Elisa’s fall.—
Kelly Davis,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Those of us frustrated or alarmed about the scope of the Trump administration’s immigration raids must unequivocally condemn violence against government workers and law enforcement.—
Dallas Morning News,
Twin Cities,
10 July 2025
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For its part, the Kremlin has played down any suggestion that President Trump’s recent critical outburst has had much impact.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
9 July 2025
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Willi Castro belted a solo shot off Hodge to make it 5-0, Lewis singled in a run, and Harrison Bader completed the six-run outburst with a two-run homer of his own off Hodge.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Pang’s departure is a blow to Apple’s AI ambitions and comes amid internal scrutiny of its AI strategy, which has so far failed to match the capabilities fielded by rival tech companies, leaving Apple dependent on third-party AI models from OpenAI and Anthropic.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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The news was not only a blow to Lilly but also a surprise to millions using Zepbound on Caremark plans, who are now questioning how to move forward.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
7 July 2025
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Still, some experts worry about using federal aid to fund such programs.—
Natalie Yahr,
jsonline.com,
19 July 2025
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Buying back-to-school supplies can be challenging for families, so organizations and companies across Phoenix are hosting backpack and school supply giveaways to ensure that no student has to worry about being ready for the school year.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
19 July 2025
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Outside, all his water bowls were cracked and dry, their rims warped by the heat, and not a flutter, a whistle, or a hum in the trees.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 July 2025
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And that flutter of success, or pang of failure, lives on well after the competition.—
Maggie Menderski,
The Courier-Journal,
2 July 2025
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“Flurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flurry. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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