as in flitted
to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements
the housefly darted about the room until it found an open window and flew out
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Recent Examples of darted
The Hoosiers went for it, and Mendoza darted through traffic for the first down with a quarterback draw before pinballing off tacklers and lunging past the goal line for the touchdown and a 24-14 lead.
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Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2026
The Broncos could hardly stop running back James Cook with a head of steam, as Cook darted up wide-open holes time and again in a 24-carry, 117-yard performance.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2026
Allen, the linebacker from Beverly Hills, guarded the running back who was on a wheel route and cornerback Jackson Kaufman covered a receiver who darted down the same sideline.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
Pairs of multibar angelfish, with their zebra-like stripes and bright yellow bellies, darted across a field of silvery staghorn coral.
—Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
When Carrasco invited me into their backyard, which was lively with chickens and dogs, Ezra ran up, gave me a quick once-over, and then darted off to play on the swing set with his younger brother.
—Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2025
Cavland Hunter darted in from the 2 and also ran in the conversion.
—Charles Baggarly & Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Dec. 2025
Blashill made those comments after his club’s 5-3 win last Sunday, when the Ducks darted out to a 3-0 lead but then surrendered five unanswered goals.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 6 Dec. 2025
Carron told the outlet the dogs came from their neighbor's home and said both animals darted out when the neighbor opened the door.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025
Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 20 Jan. 2026
The Broncos could hardly stop running back James Cook with a head of steam, as Cook darted up wide-open holes time and again in a 24-carry, 117-yard performance.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 18 Jan. 2026
Allen, the linebacker from Beverly Hills, guarded the running back who was on a wheel route and cornerback Jackson Kaufman covered a receiver who darted down the same sideline.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 15 Jan. 2026
Pairs of multibar angelfish, with their zebra-like stripes and bright yellow bellies, darted across a field of silvery staghorn coral.
—Gisela Williams, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
When Carrasco invited me into their backyard, which was lively with chickens and dogs, Ezra ran up, gave me a quick once-over, and then darted off to play on the swing set with his younger brother.
—Tom Bartlett, The Atlantic, 19 Dec. 2025
Cavland Hunter darted in from the 2 and also ran in the conversion.
—Charles Baggarly & Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Dec. 2025
Blashill made those comments after his club’s 5-3 win last Sunday, when the Ducks darted out to a 3-0 lead but then surrendered five unanswered goals.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 6 Dec. 2025
Carron told the outlet the dogs came from their neighbor's home and said both animals darted out when the neighbor opened the door.
—Christina Coulter, PEOPLE, 4 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for darted
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Valentino and his longtime partner Giancarlo Giammetti flitted among their homes — which also included places in New York, London, Rome, Capri and Gstaad, Switzerland — traveling with their pack of pugs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Jan. 2026
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On the 10-mile drive to the school, Gussick’s mind flitted to every possible scenario.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
15 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The clergy made a full lap around the field to make sure all the angles were covered, including the end where Loop's very makeable kick fluttered wide.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Almost 35 years later, the fight that started before that single envelope fluttered into his cell is not over.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
27 Dec. 2025
Verb
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One night, all 14 guests and 20 crew danced the Macarena under a tropical sky.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026
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For the next 40 minutes, Michelsen danced and sprinted around the court, with Marshall timing all his moves.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The sixth-tier side doubled their advantage shortly after the hour mark as a deflected effort fell into the path of Buckley-Ricketts, who adjusted his body and flicked past goalkeeper Walter Benitez.—
Ali Rampling,
New York Times,
10 Jan. 2026
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The suspect poured gasoline on the girls as well as both officers, flicked a lighter and set the room ablaze.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The clatter of rising shutters echoed through the empty streets, the occasional rambler scurried past, along the walls, bundled tightly in his coat, women walked by with milk bottles tucked in shawls wrapped around their chests.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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Tirado scurried to at least half a dozen bags before finding his and pulling out … pickle juice.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Nov. 2025
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“Darted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/darted. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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