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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Verb
  • Oh, and try to woo an NHL expansion franchise with a fancy new arena.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 17 Apr. 2026
  • As for wine and cocktails, be prepared to be wowed, thanks to the thoughtful hand of wine director Cassandra Felix, who cut her chops in Napa Valley before being wooed to Florida’s warm waters.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026
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  • Your 7th House of Alliances is highlighted by this New Moon, inviting fairer agreements and fresher ways to work together across connections.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 17 Apr. 2026
  • But Wilkins delivered a big throw on his last attempt and the meet invites started to come back his way.
    Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 17 Apr. 2026
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“Flirt (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flirt%20%28with%29. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.

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