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Definitions

in a flash

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

Example Sentences

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She finally got the job done after 39 minutes on her seventh chance, slamming a ball she was holding in her hand down on the court in a flash of anger.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

Gross domestic product declined 0.5% in the three months through September, compared with 0.1% growth in the second quarter, the State Secretariat for Economic Affairs said in a flash estimate Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 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

"When this tree came down, in a flash we lost a species," said ecologist Sabine Nouvet about a 500-year-old oak in Eryri National Park, also known as Snowdonia, which fell during Storm Darragh in December.

From BBC • May 18, 2025

She was back in a flash with a book and a smile.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx