flirt (with)

Definition of flirt (with)next
as in to woo
to act so as to make (something) more likely you're flirting with death by driving so recklessly

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  • Paramount leadership has insisted its deal is better and has spent the last couple months wooing regulators and shareholders.
    Lucas Shaw, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
  • To woo her, Almaviva hires Figaro (baritone Dean Murphy), the town’s jack-of-all-trades who (among other tasks) is the doctor’s barber and wig stylist.
    Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Feb. 2026
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  • With over 1,000 miles of coastline, vibrant cities, funky small towns, lush preserves, and even tropical isles that can compete with some of the best islands in the Caribbean, Florida invites you to explore and decide where your life could unfold.
    Carrie Honaker, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Lenten fish fries are inviting for many reasons but can be a quandary for people with heart and other health issues.
    John Shumway, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Flirt (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flirt%20%28with%29. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.

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