1
as in flurry
a sudden and usually temporary growth of activity
the site saw a flutter of construction last month, but nothing's happening now
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2
as in venture
chiefly British
a risky undertaking
most people regard the lottery as a harmless flutter
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as in to flit
to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements
a lonely butterfly fluttering across the lawn
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as in to flap
to move or cause to move with a striking motion
fluttered my eyelashes as I struck up a conversation with the new guy at work
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Recent Examples of flutter
Literary Hub, 10 July 2025
And that flutter of success, or pang of failure, lives on well after the competition.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
When a medevac chopper or gunship had to go up at night, exhaust from its turbine spooling up fluttered the screen above my ammunition crate bunk.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 27 July 2025
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Noun
Outside, all his water bowls were cracked and dry, their rims warped by the heat, and not a flutter, a whistle, or a hum in the trees.
—Literary Hub, 10 July 2025
And that flutter of success, or pang of failure, lives on well after the competition.
—Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Verb
The sound of the water tinkling on the fountain’s bronze statues makes my heart flutter.
—Laura Washington, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025
When a medevac chopper or gunship had to go up at night, exhaust from its turbine spooling up fluttered the screen above my ammunition crate bunk.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 27 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flutter
Noun
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That looks like one of the best bargains from last December’s flurry of activities — made even more so by the injuries to Justin Steele, Shota Imanaga and Jameson Taillon.—
Phil Rogers,
Forbes.com,
18 Aug. 2025
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Severe thunderstorms could bring strong wind gusts, flooding and possible tornadoes to southeastern Wisconsin, according to a flurry of alerts put out by the National Weather Service Aug. 16.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The joint venture is 55% owned by Rio Tinto and 45% by BHP.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
20 Aug. 2025
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The new venture will occupy previous Kirkland's Inc. locations.—
Gabrielle Chenault,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Nine flies flitted about the place, three of which flew around utensils in kitchen storage.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
15 Aug. 2025
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Mockingbirds, wrens and sparrows flit in and out of crape myrtle trees lining part of the property’s outside perimeter.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC news,
9 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The researchers found that condors flap their wings for less than 1% of their total flight time, with one bird covering over 100 miles in a single stretch without flapping at all.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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The management posted a notice forbidding all persons wearing mules to use the escalator as the flapping soles might get caught in the steps.—
Eileen Chang,
Harpers Magazine,
18 June 2025
Noun
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Jefferson relies on his burst and explosiveness to dominate opposing defensive backs.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Aug. 2025
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The latest report came as consumers await a possible burst of inflation as President Donald Trump's tariffs take hold.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
16 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Watermelon is the classic summer fruit, but picking the right watermelon can feel like a bit of a gamble.—
Brittany Poulson,
Verywell Health,
13 Aug. 2025
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Many have found that the gamble doesn’t pay off and have reverted back to some human-to-human interaction.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes.com,
10 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Joao Pedro took 12 touches in the first half of the Milan game, mainly concerned with occupying defenders, making darting runs and being alert when the ball came his way.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
11 Aug. 2025
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The cat spooks, darting under a pile of debris that was once a house.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
12 July 2025
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Roberson stuck her full-twisting double layout dismount without a flicker and to an immediate smile.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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The challenge facing a Broncos team that has not won a playoff game in a decade becomes clear when highlights of Patrick Mahomes, Josh Allen, Lamar Jackson and Joe Burrow flicker on the TV screen.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
9 Aug. 2025
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“Flutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flutter. Accessed 27 Aug. 2025.
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