as in darted
to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements
bargain hunters at the flea market flitted from table to table like hummingbirds in a garden
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Recent Examples of flitted
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.
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Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
Villaraigosa flitted around the racers’ VIP tent, spotted a bowl of fortune cookies and made a beeline.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
About 10 flies flitted about in a storage area next to a kitchen prep table.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Gigi Hadid has flitted from champagne blonde to espresso brunette and sultry burgundy hair throughout the years.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
McCarthyite revivalism has flitted around the edges of American conservatism since the senator fell from grace during his conspiratorial anti-Communist campaign in the 1950s.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
Passengers swapped T-shirts with sweaters as the train gathered speed, and the plains around Bologna flitted by the window.
—Vic O'Sullivan, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
Broadcom — Shares of the heavyweight chipmaker flitted between gains and losses in the extended session.
—Pia Singh,darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
Vitinha and Joao Neves flitted around like mayflies in love.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 Apr. 2026
Villaraigosa flitted around the racers’ VIP tent, spotted a bowl of fortune cookies and made a beeline.
—Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
About 10 flies flitted about in a storage area next to a kitchen prep table.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 13 Mar. 2026
Gigi Hadid has flitted from champagne blonde to espresso brunette and sultry burgundy hair throughout the years.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 11 Mar. 2026
McCarthyite revivalism has flitted around the edges of American conservatism since the senator fell from grace during his conspiratorial anti-Communist campaign in the 1950s.
—Ali Breland, The Atlantic, 6 Mar. 2026
Passengers swapped T-shirts with sweaters as the train gathered speed, and the plains around Bologna flitted by the window.
—Vic O'Sullivan, Travel + Leisure, 4 Mar. 2026
Broadcom — Shares of the heavyweight chipmaker flitted between gains and losses in the extended session.
—Pia Singh,darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 4 Mar. 2026
Vitinha and Joao Neves flitted around like mayflies in love.
—Jack Lang, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flitted
Verb
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Suddenly, a hummingbird darted up into the insect swarm, rolling, diving and maneuvering in what was obviously an attempt to catch some of the very tiny bugs.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Seconds later, one of his young grandchildren darted out of the darkness and towards him.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Stars forward Arttu Hyry had what appeared to be a wide-open look at a tying goal in the slot, but misfired as the puck fluttered over the net.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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As Ember brushed past to turn on the lamp, one of the sheets came unstuck and fluttered out into the hallway, caught in her slight draft.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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One day later, Smith shared a video of Cline dyeing Easter eggs while his mom sang and danced.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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The group members sang and danced with military precision to songs with huge hooks and an insanely loud beat.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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White flicked home a diving header, off an entry pass played by Bruno Caicedo, to cap the scoring in the 87th minute.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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There was one possible offside from the initial cross, a second if the ball had been flicked on in the next phase, followed by doubt over whether the Coventry City striker had scored with his arm.—
Graham Scott,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Flitted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flitted. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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