The candle flickered a few times and then went out.
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Flickered
Synonyms for "flickered" (202 found)
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Sample sentences
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The flame flickered for a moment, then died out.
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The flame flickered as it consumed the wax and the wick of the candle.
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The fluorescent light was faulty and flickered on and off intermittently.
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