as in insults
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
the darts flew fast and furiously when the two former friends bumped into each other at the party
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as in dances
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 darts
Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Mar. 2026
The 48-year-old was throwing darts.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
The blaster does include the darts, which will inevitably be quickly strewn around your house.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 14 Mar. 2026
Often described as somewhere between darts and bowling, the venues typically hosted bachelor parties, team-building events and recreational leagues.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
To pass time during inclement weather or an evening in, The Barn plays hosts to billiards, darts, and other classic bar games.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Tristan learns there’s a darts competition at The Drovers, and the prize is a turkey.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Those who want to try a little of everything might opt for a $10 unlimited game pass to unlock access to premium games like billiards, darts, bumper pool, ping pong and more.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
It is known for its darts, live music, and promotion of local artwork, and bills itself as Chicago's top dog-friendly bar.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Mar. 2026
Brindley is a high-end, debatably elite skater who gets through his extensions quickly (including from a standstill), excels on his edges, rounds corners sharply and darts around the ice, hunting pucks and pushing through holes.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The barefoot one darts forward and drops a wet leaflet into one of your shopping bags.
—Molly Aitken, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
When Samson starts coming round in search of more of the morphine darts Kelson has been using to subdue him — not even zombies are immune to the appeal of opiates — Kelson starts treating his wounds, then joining him in his doses, then dancing with him to fragments of ’80s songs.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2026
The Easter eggs of art history are plentiful, telling a story that dips and darts in many thrilling directions.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
Running back Greg Burrell rushes for four yards before Jackson darts up the middle for 14 yards.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 29 Nov. 2025
In a surveillance video released by authorities, Robinson allegedly darts across the roof after firing the single shot, jimmies down to a ledge and jumps to the grass below.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Make the 35-minute drive out to Natick to visit Bosse, a state-of-the-art indoor facility with 21 pickleball courts, a golf simulator and darts lounge.
—Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
There's also a jukebox, darts and an outdoor patio.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 24 Mar. 2026
The 48-year-old was throwing darts.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 22 Mar. 2026
The blaster does include the darts, which will inevitably be quickly strewn around your house.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 14 Mar. 2026
Often described as somewhere between darts and bowling, the venues typically hosted bachelor parties, team-building events and recreational leagues.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
To pass time during inclement weather or an evening in, The Barn plays hosts to billiards, darts, and other classic bar games.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 24 Feb. 2026
Tristan learns there’s a darts competition at The Drovers, and the prize is a turkey.
—Alice Burton, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Those who want to try a little of everything might opt for a $10 unlimited game pass to unlock access to premium games like billiards, darts, bumper pool, ping pong and more.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
It is known for its darts, live music, and promotion of local artwork, and bills itself as Chicago's top dog-friendly bar.
—Adam Harrington, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
Longoria darts across the kitchen to gather more gastronomic tidbits and sample leftover morsels.
—Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Mar. 2026
Brindley is a high-end, debatably elite skater who gets through his extensions quickly (including from a standstill), excels on his edges, rounds corners sharply and darts around the ice, hunting pucks and pushing through holes.
—Scott Wheeler, New York Times, 13 Mar. 2026
The barefoot one darts forward and drops a wet leaflet into one of your shopping bags.
—Molly Aitken, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
When Samson starts coming round in search of more of the morphine darts Kelson has been using to subdue him — not even zombies are immune to the appeal of opiates — Kelson starts treating his wounds, then joining him in his doses, then dancing with him to fragments of ’80s songs.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2026
The Easter eggs of art history are plentiful, telling a story that dips and darts in many thrilling directions.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
Running back Greg Burrell rushes for four yards before Jackson darts up the middle for 14 yards.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 29 Nov. 2025
In a surveillance video released by authorities, Robinson allegedly darts across the roof after firing the single shot, jimmies down to a ledge and jumps to the grass below.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Make the 35-minute drive out to Natick to visit Bosse, a state-of-the-art indoor facility with 21 pickleball courts, a golf simulator and darts lounge.
—Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for darts
Noun
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Laughs and insults, all expressed at a high volume, were guaranteed to follow.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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Leilah Herrera, a player who left the USF team in 2021, said in a deposition video that the insults would fly every practice.—
Julia Haney,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2026
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Guided by the imperious voiceover of family matriarch Ann (Francis Annis), Soames chases after the lovely Irene (Millie Gibson), who scandalously dances ballet and wants to go to Paris.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2026
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Then Nelson dances a guy in the neutral zone and gets tripped … like, that’s what the penalties are for.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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First seen at a night-club table of menacing lowlifes, Ida, whose mother tongue is Brooklynese, suddenly switches to a heavy British accent and dispenses a torrent of highly literary sarcasms.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
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As the movie flits between these different storylines, time is reframed less as something to resist (or defy) than as something to embrace.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
23 Jan. 2026
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Identity takes the lead as the Moon flits into your sign, so your tone, pace, and choices are most likely to set the mood for everyone today.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Russell — the devoted husband of Paige (Elle Chapman) — absorbs hornet stings and sharper barbs from his mother-in-law, Stacy Clyburn (Michelle Pfeiffer).—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Drake–Kendrick Lamar battle stands as one of hip-hop’s most defining modern rivalries, marked by blistering diss tracks, deeply personal barbs, and a shift in public perception that favored Lamar.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel (center) flutters a Venezuelan and Cuban national flags in support of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in Havana.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In the video, the snake flicks its tongue, a common sensory behavior used to detect chemical cues in the air and identify nearby prey or potential predators.—
Jasmine Mendez
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Mar. 2026
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Brobbey flicks the ball into the path of Diarra, who carries it into the vacated space, before his shot deflects off Axel Tuanzebe and gives Sunderland the lead.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But the few times they’re forced to play their hurt feelings sincerely are as forced as the moment when Grace zips her gory wedding gown back on before it’s even been washed.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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As of now, the areas with the greatest threat to see any significant accumulation would be the farthest southeastern parts of our region before the storm zips off to the east.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Darts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/darts. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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