Thesaurus results for FLIRTED (WITH)

flirted (with)

verb

past tense of flirt (with)

as in wooed

to act so as to make (something) more likely you're flirting with death by driving so recklessly

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Didier Deschamps’ side had wooed everybody with their vast attacking talents, yet Spain completely threw them off their rhythm.

— Mario Cortegana, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Miguel Maduro, a law professor and former advocate general at the European Court of Justice, took over as chair of FIFA’s governance committee after Infantino wooed him with promises of reform.

— Tom Kludt, Vanity Fair, 17 July 2026

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In August of 2017, media members throughout Southern California were invited to reserve a time for a one-on-one interview with the California Interscholastic Federation’s then-commissioner, Rob Wigod.

— Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2026
Diomandé’s time at DME Academy ended in 2024, but he had already been invited to trials at professional clubs around the world.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026

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