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
Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
The bodice mimics a button-down vest accented with bright gold buttons and flattering darts, while the skirt has subtle pleats at the top and flares into an A-line silhouette.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
The 55-year-old MC’s darts, storytelling and humor are still as sharp as ever.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 22 Aug. 2025
At least five wild rabbits have been shot with blow darts in Aurora in the last month, one of them fatally, and city officials are searching for the suspect.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2025
Williams doesn’t make a big fuss about her homecoming, hanging around town, shooting darts, and downing hot dogs.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
Van Leuven, a Dutch darts star who has won several women’s titles in the sport, will be banned from WDF’s female tournaments under the new guidelines.
—Brooke Sopelsa, NBC news, 1 Aug. 2025
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
The narrative sporadically darts into his consciousness, reflecting a conflicted conscience and a degree of interiority that make the book revolutionary.
—Lauren Groff, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
The animal quickly runs out into the yard as the girl darts back to the front door.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025
Transgender darts champion Noa-Lynn van Leuven is speaking out after the sport’s international governing body released a new gender-eligibility policy that prohibits trans women from female competitions.
—Brooke Sopelsa, NBC news, 1 Aug. 2025
Noun
For something a little more laid-back, catch a show at Will’s Pub or play a round of darts and grab some drinks at beloved dive Wally’s Bar and Liquors.
—Jacqueline Dole, Travel + Leisure, 8 Sep. 2025
The bodice mimics a button-down vest accented with bright gold buttons and flattering darts, while the skirt has subtle pleats at the top and flares into an A-line silhouette.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
The 55-year-old MC’s darts, storytelling and humor are still as sharp as ever.
—Angel Diaz, Billboard, 22 Aug. 2025
At least five wild rabbits have been shot with blow darts in Aurora in the last month, one of them fatally, and city officials are searching for the suspect.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2025
Williams doesn’t make a big fuss about her homecoming, hanging around town, shooting darts, and downing hot dogs.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
Van Leuven, a Dutch darts star who has won several women’s titles in the sport, will be banned from WDF’s female tournaments under the new guidelines.
—Brooke Sopelsa, NBC news, 1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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
The narrative sporadically darts into his consciousness, reflecting a conflicted conscience and a degree of interiority that make the book revolutionary.
—Lauren Groff, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2025
The animal quickly runs out into the yard as the girl darts back to the front door.
—Melina Khan, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2025
Transgender darts champion Noa-Lynn van Leuven is speaking out after the sport’s international governing body released a new gender-eligibility policy that prohibits trans women from female competitions.
—Brooke Sopelsa, NBC news, 1 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for darts
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Egyptian influencers linked to intelligence fronts launched vicious personal attacks, including ethnic slurs, against the Saudi royal family and graphic insults targeting the crown prince.—
Khaled Hassan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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After a brief pause, the messages resumed months later and escalated to 40-50 a day, ranging from insults about Lauryn’s appearance to alarming threats against her relationship.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The flame also dances back and forth for an even more convincing look.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
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In the final seconds of the Sex and the City revival series, Carrie dances down the hallway of her Gramercy Park townhome in a flirty outfit while Barry White plays, embracing her singledom.—
Carson Blackwelder,
People.com,
21 Aug. 2025
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The episode’s first half feels like the work of a misguided pest, and Beto’s filmmaking, which flits between several different styles and cuts between multiple angles sometimes within the course of one interview segment, doesn’t help.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But the barbs are often partisan.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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The barbs were frequently aimed at the gruff owner of Mel’s Diner played by the late Vic Tayback.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The scene flicks to a flashback of Henry at war, which then switches to Henry in his previous timeline suffering from a nightmare.—
Lincee Ray Published,
EW.com,
22 Aug. 2025
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The current mission is known as NG-23, because it was supposed to be the 23rd cargo effort that Northrop Grumman flies to the ISS for NASA.—
Mike Wall,
Space.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Frozen yogurt business pays tribute to Charlie Kirk as product flies 'off the shelves'.—
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FOXNews.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Darts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/darts. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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