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
Seconds later, one of his young grandchildren darted out of the darkness and towards him.
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Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Indianapolis — As their lives have darted and stretched in different directions, Tommy Lloyd, Mark Few and Dan Monson have tried to keep the Wednesday night of the Final Four sacrosanct, a standing date to reconnect.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Children darted toward a snow cone stand.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
After their 24th loss in 34 home games, the Kings darted off to Salt Lake City for a date with the Utah Mammoth on Sunday.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
Enright, on the right side, darted toward net along the goal line and ricocheted a shot off the post into the net to cap the scoring.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
The Badgers outrebounded the Illini 37-36, and Blackwell darted into the lane to grab a key offensive rebound with 52 seconds to play.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Cal darted to a 9-2 lead before the Seminoles’ defense took over and Florida State took control.
—Jon Becker, Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2026
Instead, a small monkey darted between rocks, trailing older members of the troop.
—Joshua Mellin, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Indianapolis — As their lives have darted and stretched in different directions, Tommy Lloyd, Mark Few and Dan Monson have tried to keep the Wednesday night of the Final Four sacrosanct, a standing date to reconnect.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Apr. 2026
Children darted toward a snow cone stand.
—Walker Armstrong, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Apr. 2026
After their 24th loss in 34 home games, the Kings darted off to Salt Lake City for a date with the Utah Mammoth on Sunday.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
Enright, on the right side, darted toward net along the goal line and ricocheted a shot off the post into the net to cap the scoring.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
The Badgers outrebounded the Illini 37-36, and Blackwell darted into the lane to grab a key offensive rebound with 52 seconds to play.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 15 Mar. 2026
Cal darted to a 9-2 lead before the Seminoles’ defense took over and Florida State took control.
—Jon Becker, Mercury News, 12 Mar. 2026
Instead, a small monkey darted between rocks, trailing older members of the troop.
—Joshua Mellin, Travel + Leisure, 27 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for darted
Verb
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These words are fascinating to consider in relation to Soderbergh, who has flitted among genres and subjects with a facility that is easily mistaken for dilettantism, or even ventriloquism.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Villaraigosa flitted around the racers’ VIP tent, spotted a bowl of fortune cookies and made a beeline.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Stars forward Arttu Hyry had what appeared to be a wide-open look at a tying goal in the slot, but misfired as the puck fluttered over the net.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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As Ember brushed past to turn on the lamp, one of the sheets came unstuck and fluttered out into the hallway, caught in her slight draft.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Ma’s bow danced over the strings; Ax’s fingers glistened across the keys.—
Jane Bua,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Fans danced to Latin music blaring from the speakers.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Chancalay flicked a low cross from near the left post through a crowd of defenders for a one-touch finish by Yeboah into a wide-open net that gave Minnesota the lead for good in the 67th minute.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
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Just then the lights in the apartment flicked off and on, then off again, leaving them in the dark, so Louise hung up.—
Catherine Lacey,
New Yorker,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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All three Mets runners scored as Baty scurried to third with a triple.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
26 Mar. 2026
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With Game 3 of the World Series underway at Dodger Stadium last October, a few folks scurried across a pedestrian bridge with LED lights and blue glow sticks.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Darted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/darted. Accessed 9 Apr. 2026.
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