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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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
Daniel Moore, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
The Kings Grill in Rockledge, Florida received a flurry of negative Yelp reviews.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 11 Mar. 2025
Elle Benson Easton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
As the evening progressed, chatter from Club members new and old flurried up to the ceiling, drowning any sound of the capricious London weather.
—Eoghan O'Donnell, Vogue, 18 July 2024
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Noun
The other side: Environmentalists decried the EPA's flurry of actions.
—Daniel Moore, Axios, 12 Mar. 2025
The Kings Grill in Rockledge, Florida received a flurry of negative Yelp reviews.
—Chantz Martin, Fox News, 11 Mar. 2025
Verb
In both, vast windows open up on the landscape that flurries past.
—Elle Benson Easton, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
As the evening progressed, chatter from Club members new and old flurried up to the ceiling, drowning any sound of the capricious London weather.
—Eoghan O'Donnell, Vogue, 18 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flurry
Noun
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Instead of using stress as a momentary burst of energy to handle a challenge, your nervous system stays trapped in a hypervigilant state, constantly preparing for the next emotional shift.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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The second half opened with another Cathedral scoring burst, extending the lead in the first minute-and-a-half of the third to 18 following a three by Allen-Paisley.—
Justin Barrasso,
Boston Herald,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The strong gusts are expected to continue into early Thursday.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
19 Mar. 2025
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Some of those tornadoes could be powerful, and EF5 tornadoes that can drive gusts of more than 200 mph can't be ruled out, forecasters said.—
John Bacon,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Support for his tariff barrage is tepid at best, with many industry groups urging exemptions and economists warning of cascading fallout across the economy.—
Bloomberg,
The Mercury News,
13 Mar. 2025
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As an intense low-pressure system and cold front is forecasted to sweep across the country Thursday and Friday, residents and businesses from Arkansas and Louisiana into the Ohio Valley are bracing for a barrage of severe weather conditions.—
Jim Foerster,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Kennedy’s reaction to measles outbreaks alarms public health experts because the former lawyer embraces myths that vitamin A and cod liver oil are effective against the virus.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
13 Mar. 2025
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Trump has alarmed European allies by appearing to turn toward Moscow, breaking with decades of U.S. foreign policy.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
13 Mar. 2025
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This is all happening as a severe storm system is forecast to move through the central and southern parts of the country late this week in a multiday outburst with tornadoes, hail and damaging winds expected.—
Seth Borenstein,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Mar. 2025
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This is all happening as severe storm system is forecast to move through the central and southern parts of the nation late this week in a multi-day outburst with strong tornadoes, hail and damaging winds expected.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The film stars the gifted André Holland as a theater performer who becomes an amnesiac after suffering a violent blow to the head.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
11 Mar. 2025
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But some business owners and managers told the Miami Herald Fraga’s proposal, set to be considered by the Doral City Council on Wednesday, could deal a crushing blow to their establishments.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Twenty-two percent worry about the potentially dangerous consequences of messing up, such as plumbing leaks or electrical problems.—
Kristine Gill,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Mar. 2025
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The young centre barely had time to worry about making a first impression on his new team: The Senators hosted the Rangers at 12:30 p.m. Saturday.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
9 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Best Golf Skirts for Women The flit and flutter of a golf skirt can make the entire outfit sing.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
28 Feb. 2025
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Engineers also tested and modified the flutter excitation system, which intentionally vibrates the aircraft to assess its structural response.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
8 Feb. 2025
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“Flurry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flurry. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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