flurry

n. a short time where many things happen at once, often causing excitement or worry.

n. a sudden, brief period of commotion, excitement, or intense activity.

“There was a flurry of activity in the office as the deadline approached.”

“The announcement triggered a flurry of speculation among investors, leading to a volatile afternoon on the stock market.”

n. a very light and brief fall of snow.

n. a brief and light snowfall, often characterized by low accumulation and sudden onset.

“We saw a quick flurry of snow this morning, but it didn't stay on the ground.”

“The weather forecast predicted isolated snow flurries throughout the evening, though no significant accumulation was expected on the roads.”

v. to move or fall in a quick, light way.

v. to move or fall in a manner characteristic of a flurry; often used intransitively.

“The autumn leaves flurried around the garden in the wind.”

“Dry leaves flurried across the deserted courtyard, driven by the sharp, unpredictable gusts of an approaching storm.”

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