FLIRTED Synonyms: 53 Similar and Opposite Words

flirted

verb

past tense of flirt

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 Walsh flirted with the 50-meter butterfly world record and took gold, with Douglass finishing in silver position. — Peter Baugh, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026 Everyone from Brian Fuller to LeBron James has flirted with the property over the past decade, but its big screen future continues to be murky. — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 8 Aug. 2026 Situational Awareness flirted with disaster for reasons that had nothing to do with its view of artificial intelligence. — Andrew Graham, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026 Trotsky, receptive to her attention, flirted with her in English during dinners—often unnoticed by Natalia, who did not speak the language. — Literary Hub, 28 July 2026 Over the next decade, under leader Deng Xiaoping’s firm leadership, China flirted with capitalism and transformed its socio-economic and political systems, effectively becoming the world’s factory. — Rund Abdelfatah, NPR, 23 July 2026 But that winning record masks the fact that this Argentina team has flirted with elimination on more than one occasion. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 July 2026 The most recent season also revealed that Wilson flirted with Miller throughout the summer, raising her hopes for a possible reconciliation, only to hook up with her best friend months later. — Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 8 July 2026 The stock's trading just under $200, a level it's flirted with since late last month, down 17% from its May record and up just 4% on the year, as investors have turned their attention to other AI components, like the memory-makers. — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 7 July 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flirted

Verb

Before the show’s official announcement, Brown teased a reunion with Harbour during the June 24 episode of the Happy Sad Confused podcast.

— Shelby Stivale, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Aug. 2026
One of the original Blue Bloods is making a trip to Beantown after Donnie Wahlberg teased an upcoming guest star on Boston Blue.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of teased

Verb

The Spanish, who had at first just flitted along the coast in their galleons, had begun marching inland and overland from Mexico with crosses and soldiers and soldiers’ families.

— Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Another trio flitted about the main kitchen.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026

Definition of flitted

Verb

The pair even toyed around with the idea of a potential collaboration.

— Nicole Briese, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026
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

Definition of toyed

Verb

Bijan Robinson took a handoff, darted to the right side and, in a game setting, may have taken a big hit.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Hamilton was on course for a record-extending 105th pole position, and first in a full grand prix since Hungary in 2023, before Norris darted through to take it away.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026

Definition of darted

Verb

As some of us will inevitably succumb to its grand and growing illusion, the rest may get the opportunity to find the key to understanding how so many others could be fooled and so foolish.

— Letters to the Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026
Don’t be fooled by the domes’ modest 700-square-foot dimensions; each dome includes big amenities such as a king-size bed, full dining table, couch, kitchenette, and custom bathroom (as well as heating and air conditioning).

— Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of fooled

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All around them, guests smiled and laughed as children screamed with excitement and giggled each time a butterfly fluttered close.

— Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Young people fluttered about, wearing custom white T-shirts emblazoned with the festival’s retro cartoon-style poster art.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

Definition of fluttered

Verb

Naturally, Kelly gets kidded about that as well.

— Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 June 2026
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

Definition of kidded

Verb

In Fire & Blood, this battle is described as the only time during the Dance of Dragons when the dragons truly danced, which means TV audiences should expect some incredible draconic combat.

— James Grebey, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026
The New York Mavericks — who Florida topped Saturday night — danced with the Nashville Stampede in the third game of the afternoon.

— Ava DiCecca, Sun Sentinel, 9 Aug. 2026