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
Like a vibrantly hued snake darting down the narrow branch of a tree, the collective of high-performance automobiles rapidly navigates the narrow, serpentine artery along the Northeastern Italian coast, a quicksilver-like tracing of the border between Il Bel Paese and Slovenia.
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
And so quickly darting into the air on seats supported by scaffolding is not an easy proposition for the mind to overcome.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 9 May 2026
The streaker managed to dodge several security guards, darting onto the iconic steps before being tackled and escorted off the premises.
—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
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
Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 11 May 2026
And so quickly darting into the air on seats supported by scaffolding is not an easy proposition for the mind to overcome.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 9 May 2026
The streaker managed to dodge several security guards, darting onto the iconic steps before being tackled and escorted off the premises.
—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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for darting
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In the garden, bumblebees, hummingbirds, and butterflies can be found flitting among the dazzling blooms.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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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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Putting up a hummingbird feeder in your garden or on your balcony or porch is a way to entice these fast-fluttering birds to visit.—
Lauren David,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 May 2026
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Elke and Alysia started seeing the big bugs fluttering around in late April, and as their numbers grew through early May, the native rainbows started keying in on them more and more.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2026
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Jordan Firstman’s Club Kid found the beat during the film’s world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday afternoon, dancing its way to an electric seven-minute standing ovation.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2026
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Now that linear television is about as hip as dancing the Charleston, it’s sort of faded in relevance, but leave it to Bravo, which sometimes feels like the last cable channel standing, to turn it into a big deal.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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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 20 May. 2026.
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