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
Adam Harrington, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
In fact, the phrase originated in cricket and spread to many sports, including soccer, darts and horse racing.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 11 Feb. 2026
Other board members suggested a bocce court, ping pong, lawn darts and other replacements.
—Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The governing bodies for sports ranging from swimming and track to pursuits like chess and darts have banned trans women from women’s events.
—Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 31 Jan. 2026
There will also be games to play, like corn hole, darts and board games.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Tony Romo never made it to a Super Bowl during his 14-year NFL career, but the former Dallas Cowboys star and CBS sports analyst still knows how to throw darts that stick a decade after leaving the game.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
After that, officials decided to use tranquilizer darts to take down the animals believed to be the three adults in the pack before euthanizing them.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Whenever Samson gets near Kelson, the doctor shoots him with morphine darts to stop him, only to realize that the opioid may be reversing the effects of the zombie-like disease.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
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
The 18-year-old Englishman became the youngest ever darts world champion a year ago after beating three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen.
—Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 3 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
Lawrence Dow darts all over the Metroplex as a jack-of-all-trades, and Darren Lauber helps Charles manage the firehose of high school sports stories, results and stats.
—Jim Barnes
august 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
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
In fact, the phrase originated in cricket and spread to many sports, including soccer, darts and horse racing.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 11 Feb. 2026
Other board members suggested a bocce court, ping pong, lawn darts and other replacements.
—Steven Mihailovich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
The governing bodies for sports ranging from swimming and track to pursuits like chess and darts have banned trans women from women’s events.
—Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 31 Jan. 2026
There will also be games to play, like corn hole, darts and board games.
—Alyson Rodriguez, Dallas Morning News, 30 Jan. 2026
Tony Romo never made it to a Super Bowl during his 14-year NFL career, but the former Dallas Cowboys star and CBS sports analyst still knows how to throw darts that stick a decade after leaving the game.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 30 Jan. 2026
After that, officials decided to use tranquilizer darts to take down the animals believed to be the three adults in the pack before euthanizing them.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Whenever Samson gets near Kelson, the doctor shoots him with morphine darts to stop him, only to realize that the opioid may be reversing the effects of the zombie-like disease.
—Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 18 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
The 18-year-old Englishman became the youngest ever darts world champion a year ago after beating three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen.
—Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 3 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
Lawrence Dow darts all over the Metroplex as a jack-of-all-trades, and Darren Lauber helps Charles manage the firehose of high school sports stories, results and stats.
—Jim Barnes
august 22, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for darts
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Employees at an El Dorado Hills fast food restaurant went on a one-day strike, after a manager reportedly flung insults and acted unprofessionally to Latino workers.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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When Lucy confesses to sleeping with Evan, Pippa’s insults for Lucy could rival even some of Stephen’s greatest hits.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Vulture,
17 Feb. 2026
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Now, Josie dances this crazy explosion in front of her.—
Marta Balaga,
Variety,
16 Feb. 2026
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Far less persuasive are the uses of spontaneous modern dance sequences, whether in the flashback montages, or when Josie suddenly dances forcefully first to spite her mother whilst arguing in her studio, and later in a reconciliation scene.—
David Katz,
IndieWire,
16 Feb. 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
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From Callum Turner‘s cheekbones and Fanning’s wide eyes to Keough’s legs and Lukas Gage’s curls, beauty strikes at every turn, yet barely conceals the barbs and thorns such looks envelop here.—
David Opie,
IndieWire,
15 Feb. 2026
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Mike Epps is getting barbs from Barbz after the comedian made crude remarks about rapper Nicki Minaj during a recent Louisville standup appearance.—
Cheryl V. Jackson,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Feb. 2026
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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
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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
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As a director, his credits include A Family Man starring Gerard Butler, as well as the Liam Neeson flicks Honest Thief and Blacklight.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
5 Feb. 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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The drone then flies autonomously to its destination.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Feb. 2026
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This policy flies in the face of the Constitution, legal precedent and Homeland Security's own guidelines.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Feb. 2026
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“Darts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/darts. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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