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
Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 27 Jan. 2026
Mocha pinstripe trousers with subtle side darts and a baby blue track jacket sound like unlikely bedfellows.
—Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 18 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
For centuries, people gathering in bars and pubs have found ways to occupy their time, whether that’s classic games like billiards and darts or more recent inventions like video games and mechanical bulls.
—Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Yet when boiled, the sap turned black and could be used as poison on the tips of darts and spears.
—Noah Lederman, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2026
Professional darts champion Noa-Lynn van Leuven says that dealing with anti-transgender backlash took a severe toll on her mental health and forced her to step away from the game.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 15 Dec. 2025
It can be poisoned, as Miranha warriors poison their darts with curare made with the sweat and blood of the women.
—Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
Upstairs, Melissa and I played Pac-Man at Attic at The Club, a fun interactive space filled with retro video games, pool, darts, foosball, and more.
—Susan Barnes, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
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
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
Noun
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
Mocha pinstripe trousers with subtle side darts and a baby blue track jacket sound like unlikely bedfellows.
—Alison Syrett Cleary, InStyle, 18 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
For centuries, people gathering in bars and pubs have found ways to occupy their time, whether that’s classic games like billiards and darts or more recent inventions like video games and mechanical bulls.
—Fritz Hahn, Washington Post, 7 Jan. 2026
Yet when boiled, the sap turned black and could be used as poison on the tips of darts and spears.
—Noah Lederman, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2026
Professional darts champion Noa-Lynn van Leuven says that dealing with anti-transgender backlash took a severe toll on her mental health and forced her to step away from the game.
—Samantha Riedel, Them., 15 Dec. 2025
It can be poisoned, as Miranha warriors poison their darts with curare made with the sweat and blood of the women.
—Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
Upstairs, Melissa and I played Pac-Man at Attic at The Club, a fun interactive space filled with retro video games, pool, darts, foosball, and more.
—Susan Barnes, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
Verb
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for darts
Noun
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The president also called Walz and Frey himself Monday after weeks of hurling insults and accusing the Democratic officials of inciting resistance to the crackdown.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2026
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The crowd, rapidly swelling into the hundreds, screamed insults and obscenities at the agents, some of whom shouted back mockingly.—
Jack Brook,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Then Ross dances the line between Zionism and Judaism.—
Voice of the People,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2026
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Maurice Vasquez dances in his prison cell to blaring rap music, wearing a straw hat and designer glasses.—
Matthew Ormseth,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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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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Newsom has trolled Trump for months with social media barbs, delighting some Democratic loyalists who have pushed party leaders and potential 2028 candidates to take a harder line.—
Dave Goldiner,
Mercury News,
20 Jan. 2026
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In fairness, even Amorim sidestepped the barbs of Keane.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
16 Jan. 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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Think Judd Apatow flicks with Steve Carell and Seth Rogen, or sitcoms starring Charlie Sheen.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
30 Oct. 2025
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Like a true professional, the actor quickly flicks the photo and extinguishes the blaze without ever breaking character — despite internally freaking out — to nail the perfect shot.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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One area that flies under the AI radar of most consumers is the processing of audio content.—
Karl Freund,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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No one confuses kilowatt-hours with productivity, yet no serious economy flies blind without tracking them.—
Noosheen Hashemi,
Time,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Darts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/darts. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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