flirt (with)

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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  • Independence dries up Meanwhile in Independence, council members are hoping that local businesses will be able to woo fans downtown without extending liquor license hours.
    Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Novak stars as Gillian, a chic Greenwich Village witch in the Beatnik era who owns an odd art gallery, has an unusual black cat, and uses magic to woo her neighbor (Stewart).
    Gwen Ihnat, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Oct. 2025
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  • This multi-day gathering invites spiritual leaders, renowned scholars and creative thinkers from around the world to engage in a thoughtful and insightful dialogue on pressing social issues.
    Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Way Day Decor Deals With Thanksgiving around the corner, now is an ideal time to add an inviting autumnal wreath to your home, especially while there are a variety of options on sale during Way Day.
    Rachel Trujillo, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
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“Flirt (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flirt%20%28with%29. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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