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flirt (with)

verb

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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flirt (with)
  1. woo
  2. invite
Verb
  • That means Democratic contenders have a lot more lawmakers to woo.
    — Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 16 Sep. 2026
  • To woo the American artist best known for his curvaceous and colorful Balloon Dog sculptures, Hublot invited him to its Nyon, Switzerland, home base.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of woo
Verb
  • The band returned at the end of the evening and invited the jury members on stage to close the ceremony.
    — Jenny S. Li, Variety, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The Mandarin Lounge, located just steps from the main lobby, is a warm and inviting place to relax between outings, with a cozy fireplace and afternoon tea on offer seasonally too.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of invite
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“Flirt (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flirt%20%28with%29. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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