FLAP Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈflap

Definition of flap

as in frenzy

a state of wildly excited activity or emotion there was a major flap when area residents found out that the President would be visiting

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flap

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verb

as in to flutter

to move or cause to move with a striking motion the stirring sight of a huge flock of geese flapping their wings

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Recent Examples of flap

Noun

Additionally, every belt opening and buttonhole is individually measured, cut and finished, including the holes along the back belt and those used for the pocket flaps. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026 The brand says they’re inspired by classic cargo pants, with a wide-leg fit and signature flap pocket. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2026

Verb

Northern cardinals may flirt over lunch, with a male passing a choice bite to a female, while fledglings flap, gape and beg their parents for a snack. — Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026 Despite Sarah’s flapping her cardigan in the air like a hungover color-guard girl at a homecoming parade, the hapless Irish naval men sent to save her remained beyond the bobbing waves. — Claire Carusillo, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flap

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Noun

Some market participants are already taking action by betting on a cooling AI frenzy.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The companies’ interest in the Monarch data center shows how the feeding frenzy for compute has reached a new pitch as AI companies look to nail down capacity amid the AI buildout.

— J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of frenzy

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At Pismo State Beach Monarch Butterfly Grove, nature lovers can watch monarch butterflies flutter through the eucalyptus trees from November to February.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Iridescent peacock feathers showcase these dynamics, as well as the thousands of butterflies that flutter throughout Dollywood every year.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of flutter

Noun

The shooting came less than 10 days after a high-profile incident in Thailand, where a student went on a shooting rampage at a school on the outskirts of the capital, Bangkok.

— Reuters, NBC news, 18 Aug. 2026
The shooting came less than 10 days after a high-profile incident in Thailand, where a student went on a shooting rampage at a school on the outskirts of the capital Bangkok.

— CNN Money, CNN Money, 18 Aug. 2026

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