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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  • The home was converted into apartments in 1951 but retained some of the original grandeur that probably wooed the Morgan clan, too (high ceilings and a wood-burning fireplace, in particular).
    Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 16 Mar. 2026
  • That tension raises the stakes for Florida’s place in the future of aerospace, an industry that increasingly lies with states willing to spend the most to woo companies and enhance federal government launch pads.
    Katelyn Ferral, Miami Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
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  • Padma was about bringing these kinds of conversations together in a nourishing space — like over a beautiful meal — to invite care and participation.
    Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
  • Inside, crackling fires create inviting places to sip a bourbon cocktail.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 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 Mar. 2026.

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