Sirens blared, lights flashed, cars sped.

Meaning: Emergency vehicles made loud noises, turned on their lights, and moved quickly.

Choice of Words: Sirens are devices that make loud sounds, blared means they made a loud, piercing noise, lights are bright beams, flashed means they turned on and off quickly, and sped means they moved very fast.

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Related Expressions

• The fast car sped past the other cars.
• The ambulance rushed through the intersection with its sirens blaring.
• Firetrucks rushed, sirens blaring.
• The scenery flashed by as the wagon sped along.
• Traffic lights blinked red, halting cars.
• Lights flashed in rhythm.
• Lights flashed brightly.
• Loud music blared from the speakers.
• Trumpet blared, flute trilled.
• The alarm clock blared loudly, startling her awake.