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
Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Two seem to be solid hits (Upton Stout and Dominick Puni), the jury is still out on two others (Nick Martin and Ji’Ayir Brown), while the remaining seven seem like Lynch and Shanahan were throwing darts blindfolded.
—Vic Tafur, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
There’s a covered patio with backyard games (corn hole and bocce) as well as three digital darts lanes and seven live sports simulator suites that rent by the hour and can hold up to 10 people.
—Connie Ogle
april 3, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Barroom darts may be familiar territory, but Flight Club Denver elevates the pastime into a sleek, high-tech experience set in a space that feels like a British pub meets a Victorian fairground.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
The event, a change in pace from the foundation’s annual poker tournament, also included live karaoke, bowling, darts and a live auction that included autographed sports memorabilia.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
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
Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Chef Clark Bowen keeps things interesting by incorporating Middle-Eastern influences into an ever-changing menu that darts around the globe and offers intriguing combinations.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 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
The professional darts player and reigning Dutch champion, 29, shared an emotional goodbye message to her sport after the Darts Regulation Authority (DRA) ruled that transgender women will not be able to compete in women's competitions on Thursday, April 9.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Two seem to be solid hits (Upton Stout and Dominick Puni), the jury is still out on two others (Nick Martin and Ji’Ayir Brown), while the remaining seven seem like Lynch and Shanahan were throwing darts blindfolded.
—Vic Tafur, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
There’s a covered patio with backyard games (corn hole and bocce) as well as three digital darts lanes and seven live sports simulator suites that rent by the hour and can hold up to 10 people.
—Connie Ogle
april 3, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
Barroom darts may be familiar territory, but Flight Club Denver elevates the pastime into a sleek, high-tech experience set in a space that feels like a British pub meets a Victorian fairground.
—Brittany Anas, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
The event, a change in pace from the foundation’s annual poker tournament, also included live karaoke, bowling, darts and a live auction that included autographed sports memorabilia.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
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
Verb
The striker is initially in a central area but then darts to the right side.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Chef Clark Bowen keeps things interesting by incorporating Middle-Eastern influences into an ever-changing menu that darts around the globe and offers intriguing combinations.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 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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There are comic insults and lines of great beauty.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
21 Apr. 2026
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But instead of paving the way for some good ol’ fashioned infidelity, the liquid courage causes the women to turn on each other, with the evening devolving into inebriated insults and recriminations.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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The food dances seamlessly between Asian flavors, pulling inspiration from Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, and more, and local ingredients from the Gulf South.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 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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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
Verb
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Which brings us to Big Mama, a seven-track Brainfeeder EP that flits by in under 14 minutes.—
Dave Segal,
SPIN,
13 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
Noun
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The script, written by Lowery, is filled with aphoristic barbs, especially from Sam.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
16 Apr. 2026
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Those vibe-y details are also easy to clip for a fan cam, and seem to distract many of today’s weirdest guys from being able to see the film’s satirical barbs.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Apr. 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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While Dad is developing photos in his darkroom, Jeremy flicks on the lights.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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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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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 26 Apr. 2026.
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