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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
For a long time, the two of them were just friends who co-parented and occasionally flirted, letting things evolve naturally instead of putting the relationship in a pressure cooker, Charlotte-style, or eschewing all intimacy à la Samantha.
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Emma Specter, Vogue, 3 June 2026
The pop star has flirted with the idea of performing on the Main Stem before.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Marc Cucurella has flirted with a Barcelona return Just like his Stamford Bridge teammate Enzo Fernandez did with Real Madrid and got suspended for it, Cucurella has openly flirted with Barça in recent weeks.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The season is long, but the Twins, after their historic player selloff last July, are 27-31 and have flirted for a time with a wild card playoff spot.
—Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
Several politicians have publicly flirted with the idea of running for the office in recent months.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 28 May 2026
Only 19, Celebrini erupted for 45 goals and 115 points for a young Sharks team that flirted with a playoff berth.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Throughout the first season, Margo’s Got Money Troubles has flirted with fantasy in many different ways.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 20 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
Emma Specter, Vogue, 3 June 2026
The pop star has flirted with the idea of performing on the Main Stem before.
—Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 3 June 2026
Marc Cucurella has flirted with a Barcelona return Just like his Stamford Bridge teammate Enzo Fernandez did with Real Madrid and got suspended for it, Cucurella has openly flirted with Barça in recent weeks.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026
The season is long, but the Twins, after their historic player selloff last July, are 27-31 and have flirted for a time with a wild card playoff spot.
—Charley Walters, Twin Cities, 30 May 2026
Several politicians have publicly flirted with the idea of running for the office in recent months.
—Chantelle Lee, Time, 28 May 2026
Only 19, Celebrini erupted for 45 goals and 115 points for a young Sharks team that flirted with a playoff berth.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 27 May 2026
Throughout the first season, Margo’s Got Money Troubles has flirted with fantasy in many different ways.
—Erin Qualey, Vulture, 20 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flirted
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Despite the cancellations, the group has teased that new artist names are set to be released in the near future.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
1 June 2026
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In a new interview with People, Cipriano teased what viewers can expect of the Logan and Grace storyline.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
31 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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After an epic opening that included Jordin Sparks singing the National Anthem as roaring fighter jets darted across the sky, the race was underway.—
Janine Rubenstein,
PEOPLE,
27 May 2026
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Harvey Barnes interjected and darted forward, crossing for Nick Woltemade, but West Ham were playing at 33rpm to Newcastle’s 45.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Advertisement Crossing an overpass into my western suburb of Baghdad, militia flags stamped with Ali Khamenei’s face fluttered in the wind.—
Nabil Salih,
Time,
26 May 2026
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Xi and a line-up of his top officials shook hands with the Russian president, before the relaxed-looking leaders stood shoulder to shoulder during a gun salute, while a military band played and Russian and Chinese flags fluttered in the background.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
20 May 2026
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Don't be fooled in thinking this spiked tea came from New York—this fan-favorite version hails from Tennessee.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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So don’t be fooled by temporary price drops that come with endless statements about deals being made.—
Matt Randolph,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2026
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Fresh off her appearance in Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness (2022), Xochitl Gomez danced to victory in DWTS season 32 with partner Val Chmerkovskiy.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 June 2026
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That vision came to life during the festival that followed the walk; attendees danced to live music and children weaved through the crowd waving pride flags.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 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
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“Flirted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flirted. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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