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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flirt (with)
Verb
  • Trump appears uninterested in a modest rightward adjustment, while the most powerful right-wing outlet in America, Fox News, has greeted CBS’ attempt to woo its audience with gleeful hostility.
    Max Tani, semafor.com, 8 June 2026
  • Marissa Roy, a deputy attorney general with the California Department of Justice who leads the race with ballots still being counted, wooed voters with shoe leather and social media savvy, promising to use the office to fight for wage workers and tenants.
    Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • The rooms are filled with neutral colors, inviting relaxation and recharging.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 June 2026
  • But the memoir still invites scrutiny for its apparent contradictions.
    Julia Terruso, Time, 11 June 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Flirt (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flirt%20%28with%29. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster