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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
Apparently being budgeted in the $70M range, the buzzy project has attracted Matthew McConaughey, Pedro Pascal and Austin Butler and has been flirted with by studios over the years.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 May 2026
In 2025, the timing of the Cannes dress code announcement allowed a few rebels to get around the new rules—from Heidi Klum and her dramatic ruffle train to Bella Hadid, whose daring split dress also flirted with the limits imposed by Cannes protocol.
—Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
Trian already owns about 16% of the fast-food chain and flirted with a takeover a few years ago.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 12 May 2026
New York’s art institutions have long flirted with the restaurant business—and a few have already proved the model works.
—Christine Muhlke, Air Mail, 9 May 2026
The other two Ferrari Hypercars endured tougher races and never flirted with the top five positions.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Disney has flirted with an all-encompassing super app concept in the past.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Rudy Gobert flirted with a triple-double, tallying 10 points, 13 rebounds and a stunning eight assists.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
After falling behind the Florida Panthers three games to none in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, the Edmonton Oilers flirted with a historic comeback before coming up short in Game 7.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 May 2026
In 2025, the timing of the Cannes dress code announcement allowed a few rebels to get around the new rules—from Heidi Klum and her dramatic ruffle train to Bella Hadid, whose daring split dress also flirted with the limits imposed by Cannes protocol.
—Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
Trian already owns about 16% of the fast-food chain and flirted with a takeover a few years ago.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 12 May 2026
New York’s art institutions have long flirted with the restaurant business—and a few have already proved the model works.
—Christine Muhlke, Air Mail, 9 May 2026
The other two Ferrari Hypercars endured tougher races and never flirted with the top five positions.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 9 May 2026
Disney has flirted with an all-encompassing super app concept in the past.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Rudy Gobert flirted with a triple-double, tallying 10 points, 13 rebounds and a stunning eight assists.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
After falling behind the Florida Panthers three games to none in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final, the Edmonton Oilers flirted with a historic comeback before coming up short in Game 7.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 30 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flirted
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Starbucks unveils summer merch collections, including Miffy collab Starbucks also teased two new merchandise collections that will be released this summer, including one that is a collaboration with Miffy, the popular rabbit cartoon character.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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Although Talamasca is ending, AMC teased possible iterations of the universe in future shows.—
Alyssa Modos,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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From there, the event planner extraordinaire flitted around to a few more spots, including MI-V1 at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, and Lux, in the old Liquid location.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
30 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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Four years later — after the Broncos had toyed unsuccessfully with finding his replacement — Morton teamed with a new coach, his former Cowboys teammate Dan Reeves.—
Pat Graham,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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Four years later — and after the Broncos had toyed unsuccessfully with finding his replacement — Morton teamed with a new coach, his former Cowboys teammate Dan Reeves.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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One famous goal came in a memorable 3-1 group-stage win over Germany, when Van Basten darted to the near post to drag two defenders away, but simultaneously pointed over his shoulder to the onrushing Bergkamp.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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But after three games in the first round of the playoffs, with the Knicks down to the Atlanta Hawks, 2–1, Brown put Towns with the ball at the three-point line, and the diminutive Brunson darted toward the center.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
10 May 2026
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Mats Zuccarello took a shot from the left point that went off Toews and fluttered towards the net.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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Homemade fan art of Jacks, the series’s love interest, fluttered out of a collector’s-edition case.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Give Plants Enough Space Don’t be fooled by the size of the seedling at planting time.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
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Other investigations showed Darsee had fooled co-authors of many papers that dated back to his college days at Notre Dame.—
Lawrence K. Altman,
STAT,
7 May 2026
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While Hayley and Sarah danced in one part of the room, 12-year-old Tiem Strouse danced in another.—
Scott Maxwell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
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Afterward, guests dined in the State Dining Room and danced in the East Room.—
Brooke Migdon,
PEOPLE,
8 May 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
Cite this Entry
“Flirted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flirted. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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