FLITTERED Synonyms: 31 Similar and Opposite Words

flittered

verb

past tense of flitter

as in flitted

to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements the birds flittered back and forth between the backyard feeder and the safety of the trees

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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

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The Falcons’ second-year safety watched the snap, darted into the backfield and nabbed receiver Zachariah Branch on an end-around.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 31 July 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

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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

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Indeed, Aston Villa, who have frequently danced with the regulatory devil, have shuttered their North Stand for redevelopment and expansion this season, taking a hit to income now in exchange for bigger returns in the future.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Inside, children danced to music from the DJ before settling into their seats, many preparing to watch a rodeo for the very first time.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of danced

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Timo Baumgartl chipped a cross to left side, where Tomas Totland flicked a header back to Ostrak for a bending shot from the corner of the penalty area that ricocheted off the back post to open the scoring.

— ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
Standing up, the Ghost actress dramatically flicked back her signature waist-length sleek black hair and spun around, ready to get to work on the girls.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 25 July 2026

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