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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  • That new space can join JetBlue’s recently opened BlueHouse, the brand’s first airport lounge that’s also hoping to woo top fliers.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 6 Mar. 2026
  • The war and other incidents erupted as the travel industry has been leaning on premium options to woo wealthier customers, who make up a greater share of spending overall.
    Leslie Josephs,Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026
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  • The agency was supposed to issue requests for proposals to four finalist companies this month, which would have been a key step in advancing the project by inviting each firm to create a construction plan.
    Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
  • As pleasure-seeking Venus alights within your 5th House of Self-Expression, fun projects sparkle, and your spirited humor invites others to join a playful challenge.
    Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 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 12 Mar. 2026.

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