flirting (with)

verb

present participle of flirt (with)
as in wooing
to act so as to make (something) more likely you're flirting with death by driving so recklessly

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  1. wooing
  2. inviting
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  • In wooing Franklin to Blacksburg, Foster, Babcock and members of the Virginia Tech board of visitors needed to convince him that the Hokies were ready to get back in the game after sinking toward the bottom of the ACC in athletic spending.
    — Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 9 July 2026
  • My fingers are crossed for their wooing success, but only time will tell.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026
Definition of wooing
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  • The exhibition incorporates a similar ethos in its very design, with concentric rows of stools inviting discussions which might further activate the works on display.
    — Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 10 July 2026
  • Despite inviting over 1,000 people to her high-profile wedding with Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce, billionaire pop star Taylor Swift snubbed several important people in her life.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 9 July 2026
Definition of inviting
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“Flirting (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flirting%20%28with%29. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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