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in a flash

ADVERB
without any delay
Synonyms
WEAK
in a jiffy in a second instantaneously instantly quickly

Example Sentences

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The U.S. women’s hockey team was almost caught in a flash storm of its own last Thursday, as it sat just two minutes from being on the wrong side of a massive upset against Canada.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

Around 25 outfits will strut the catwalk on Sunday, a moment that "goes by in a flash".

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

Perhaps the series will eventually return to 'normal' Test cricket as the series develops, but the smart money is on the Ashes zipping by in a flash.

From BBC • Nov. 26, 2025

On stage, they could jump between being affectionate and combative in a flash, finding the humor in hyper-specific yet universal situations.

From Salon • Oct. 18, 2025

Sam was out of his hiding in a flash and crossed the space between him and the cliff-foot in a couple of leaps.

From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien