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as in teased
to show a sexual attraction for someone just for fun
the servers at that restaurant flirt with all the customers
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as in flitted
to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements
lazily watched the butterflies flirting among the wildflowers
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Recent Examples of flirted
Not that the Beatles hadn’t flirted with the bad‑boy image.
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Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
The two starters matched zeros through four innings and both flirted with no-hitters.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
Between 2002 and 2003, the IRS flirted with building a free online filing system and then backed away, in part owing to private tax preparers that didn’t want to lose their grip on the process.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
If earlier installments flirted with spectacle as a form of survival, this trailer leans even harder into the media machinery backing this fascist government.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 13 Apr. 2026
Cade Cunningham flirted with a triple-double in the first half before finishing with seven points, eight rebounds and 14 assists.
—CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Tatum flirted with a triple-double, totaling 24 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists in 40 minutes.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
Seasoned golfers Bernhard Langer and Fred Couples flirted with the cut line while Arizona State senior Jose Luis Ballester relieved himself in Rae’s Creek near the 13th tee.
—Jack Leo, AJC.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Kelce has flirted with retirement the past two offseasons, but two straight disappointing finishes for the Chiefs may have played a role in his decision to come back one last time this fall.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 21 Apr. 2026
The two starters matched zeros through four innings and both flirted with no-hitters.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 18 Apr. 2026
Between 2002 and 2003, the IRS flirted with building a free online filing system and then backed away, in part owing to private tax preparers that didn’t want to lose their grip on the process.
—Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
If earlier installments flirted with spectacle as a form of survival, this trailer leans even harder into the media machinery backing this fascist government.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 13 Apr. 2026
Cade Cunningham flirted with a triple-double in the first half before finishing with seven points, eight rebounds and 14 assists.
—CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Tatum flirted with a triple-double, totaling 24 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists in 40 minutes.
—Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
Seasoned golfers Bernhard Langer and Fred Couples flirted with the cut line while Arizona State senior Jose Luis Ballester relieved himself in Rae’s Creek near the 13th tee.
—Jack Leo, AJC.com, 4 Apr. 2026
Kelce has flirted with retirement the past two offseasons, but two straight disappointing finishes for the Chiefs may have played a role in his decision to come back one last time this fall.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flirted
Verb
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Murphy walked onto the stage and then teased Lee’s love of the Knicks.—
John Ross,
Vanity Fair,
19 Apr. 2026
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Mythos, a new artificial intelligence model that Anthropic PBC has teased as too dangerous to release, looked at first like a problem for banks.—
Parmy Olson,
Twin Cities,
18 Apr. 2026
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These words are fascinating to consider in relation to Soderbergh, who has flitted among genres and subjects with a facility that is easily mistaken for dilettantism, or even ventriloquism.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Villaraigosa flitted around the racers’ VIP tent, spotted a bowl of fortune cookies and made a beeline.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nevertheless, he's repeatedly toyed openly about the idea of running again in 2028.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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According to Wolpe, Billie toyed around with the placement of their bush on the terracotta planter in the shape of a woman in a sports bra and ponytail.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
3 Sep. 2019
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Smaller birds darted around, their small wings flapping rapidly.—
Emily Holshouser,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Apr. 2026
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Pete Crow-Armstrong dashed from third base, tapped the plate and then darted to the fans behind home, jumping on the railing against the netting to celebrate the Chicago Cubs’ walk-off, extra-innings, 2-1 win over the New York Mets at Wrigley Field.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Stars forward Arttu Hyry had what appeared to be a wide-open look at a tying goal in the slot, but misfired as the puck fluttered over the net.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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As Ember brushed past to turn on the lamp, one of the sheets came unstuck and fluttered out into the hallway, caught in her slight draft.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Don’t be fooled by Morejón’s unsightly ERA.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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In person, the author Freida McFadden (her nom de plume) has a sweet, shy demeanor—but don’t be fooled.—
E.L. James,
Time,
15 Apr. 2026
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Flemister danced every Bud Billiken parade since 2015, his mother said.—
Laura Turbay,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Throughout the clip, the mom of two danced around the sprawling home's expansive backyard, sharing a glimpse of the stunning views, swimming pool, indoor basketball court and elevator.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
18 Apr. 2026
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When Curt Cignetti was hired just more than two years ago, it was considered a smart move by the athletic department, but no one kidded themselves that Indiana was some sort of raucous fan sleeper cell just waiting to be activated.—
Will Leitch,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Flirted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flirted. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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