as in flitting
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 darting
The streaker managed to dodge several security guards, darting onto the iconic steps before being tackled and escorted off the premises.
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Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
The others seem to be darting about.
—Andy Court, CBS News, 3 May 2026
Lola was found darting out onto a busy street in Tempe.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
From corners, Bromley pack the six-yard box, with multiple players darting towards its centre.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Everyone is gagged, with their mouths agape and eyes darting around.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
As soon as the door opens, Sadie jumps up to greet Koch before darting off to grab a toy, bounding back toward Koch with her tail still wagging.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
The confused drivers darting across three lanes to an exit that was there last month, but has now vanished.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Guards will keep an eye on the ocean creature and in the event of aggressive behavior, such as a shark darting at surfers or swimmers, will implement a temporary beach closure.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Alyssa Modos, PEOPLE, 4 May 2026
The others seem to be darting about.
—Andy Court, CBS News, 3 May 2026
Lola was found darting out onto a busy street in Tempe.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
From corners, Bromley pack the six-yard box, with multiple players darting towards its centre.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Everyone is gagged, with their mouths agape and eyes darting around.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
As soon as the door opens, Sadie jumps up to greet Koch before darting off to grab a toy, bounding back toward Koch with her tail still wagging.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
The confused drivers darting across three lanes to an exit that was there last month, but has now vanished.
—Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Guards will keep an eye on the ocean creature and in the event of aggressive behavior, such as a shark darting at surfers or swimmers, will implement a temporary beach closure.
—Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for darting
Verb
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The report said the ultra wealthy are more mobile than ever, buying homes around the world and flitting from city to city more frequently.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
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Although the Marshallese players were mostly stone-faced, their eyes—briefly flitting over to the crowd and the many cameras that followed them onto the field—belied both their excitement and anxiety at the gravity of the moment.—
Cheri Lucas Rowlands,
Longreads,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Fungus Gnats These 1/8-inch-long delicate-looking gnats may be seen flying near the soil surface of houseplants or fluttering around the house (they’re attracted to light).—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
28 Apr. 2026
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Kick your legs in small up-and-down fluttering motions while keeping your lower back flat and abs tight throughout.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Even in the midst of that sweltering Lagos day of thumping car music and raucous engines and the truck that honked at her for dancing too close, Miriam’s squeal stood out, a siren.—
‘Pemi Aguda,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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As the beat dropped, the friends jumped into action — tossing pink flower petals, dancing and laughing before embracing at a glam station.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
5 May 2026
Verb
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The dragons stalk the island, flicking their huge tongues in hopes of picking up the scent of a deer, wild boar, or water buffalo — the latter two species introduced by humans — or rodents and other smaller reptiles, including baby Komodo dragons.—
Craig Stanford,
Big Think,
7 May 2026
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This could be the bookworm equivalent of jet setting, perhaps—seeking out the places we’re taken to while flicking the pages.—
Connor Sturges,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Darting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/darting. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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