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flashing Synonyms

Another word for flashing

Choosing another word for flashing depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Shining brightly and intermittently, or gleaming with sudden bursts of light.

Usage Example

"Drivers must slow down when approaching the intersection with the blinking yellow light."

Strongest
blinking
Strong
flickering
strobing
gleaming
glinting
sparkling

• noun (Context 2)

The act or process of emitting a sudden, brief, or intermittent burst of bright light.

Usage Example

"The constant blinking of camera bulbs outside the courthouse startled the witnesses."

Strongest
blinking
Strong
flickering
glinting

• noun (Context 3)

A strip of thin, impervious material, typically sheet metal or plastic, installed around roof joints, chimneys, and vents to prevent water from seeping into a structure.

Usage Example

"The roofer replaced the corroded copper weatherproofing around the base of the chimney to stop the leak."

Strong
weatherproofing

Opposites of flashing

The opposite of flashing shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

steady
constant
unblinking
dim
See all opposites of flashing

• Nearby Words

flashgun
flashily
flashiness
flashing
flashlight
flashlightfish
flashmob

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Flashing. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/flashing
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