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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
Oh, and Tools for Humanity is also a crypto purveyor that flirted with, and then ditched, the idea of providing a universal basic income.
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Billy Perrigo, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
Illinois lawmakers recently flirted with a tax on unrealized gains—think of stocks yet to be sold at fluctuating prices that only exist on paper—before retreating.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
His would-be buzzer beater flirted with the backboard and every part of the rim.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Initially, Pitaro flirted with stealing Romo from CBS.
—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
McVay flirted with leaving coaching for broadcasting, at least temporarily, because of burnout after the 2021 championship season spilled into a miserable 2022.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Since winning World Series in 1987 and 1991, the Twins have really only flirted with postseason relevance.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2026
The fifth-year forward flirted with a triple-double by tying a season-high 30 points with seven rebounds and nine assists.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Texas, a state of 32 million that’s long flirted with secession, now occupies the center of the new map of influence.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Billy Perrigo, Time, 10 Feb. 2026
Illinois lawmakers recently flirted with a tax on unrealized gains—think of stocks yet to be sold at fluctuating prices that only exist on paper—before retreating.
—Veronique De Rugy, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
His would-be buzzer beater flirted with the backboard and every part of the rim.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Initially, Pitaro flirted with stealing Romo from CBS.
—Andrew Marchand, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
McVay flirted with leaving coaching for broadcasting, at least temporarily, because of burnout after the 2021 championship season spilled into a miserable 2022.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Since winning World Series in 1987 and 1991, the Twins have really only flirted with postseason relevance.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2026
The fifth-year forward flirted with a triple-double by tying a season-high 30 points with seven rebounds and nine assists.
—Mike Curtis, Dallas Morning News, 23 Jan. 2026
Texas, a state of 32 million that’s long flirted with secession, now occupies the center of the new map of influence.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flirted
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The finale also teased one of Mel’s pregnant patients hoping to place her baby with Mel and Jack after her adoptive couple pulls out.—
Lexy Perez,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Feb. 2026
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The reggaeton icon briefly teased his performance in a trailer released by Apple Music in January 2026.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
8 Feb. 2026
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Even at 4 degrees below zero, waxwings flitted outside our room, which had a sauna large enough to be its own hotel room.—
Boris Fishman,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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Valentino and his longtime partner Giancarlo Giammetti flitted among their homes — which also included places in New York, London, Rome, Capri and Gstaad, Switzerland — traveling with their pack of pugs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Jan. 2026
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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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Schools of fish drifted one above the other in a shifting, shimmering mesh, as neon-bright parrotfish, damselfish, and Moorish idols darted by.—
Flora Stubbs,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Feb. 2026
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The child, who the company said darted out from behind another vehicle, suffered minor injuries.—
Kathryn Watson,
CBS News,
4 Feb. 2026
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Her eyes fluttered open then closed.—
Jayme Fraser,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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The clergy made a full lap around the field to make sure all the angles were covered, including the end where Loop's very makeable kick fluttered wide.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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While everyone could be more easily fooled now, don’t be the one remembered for delivering bad intel.—
Tribune Content Agency,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Feb. 2026
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Don’t be fooled by its petite, easy-to-carry silhouette, though, because the bag boasts plenty of space to stow your essentials and beyond.—
Kyra Surgent,
InStyle,
6 Feb. 2026
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One of the numerous symbolism-laden vignettes that the Puerto Rican rapper danced through was that of a little boy watching his historic Grammy win on an old-fashioned television set with his parents in their living room.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
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The 33-year-old musical sensation danced alongside fellow celebrities like Karol G and Pedro Pascal as Bad Bunny delivered an emotional tribute to the American continent and his home island of Puerto Rico.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
9 Feb. 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 15 Feb. 2026.
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