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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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as in chance
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
Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 13 Jan. 2026
At the end of the trial, those who continued caffeinated coffee experienced a 47% recurrence rate of AF or atrial flutter, compared with 64% in the caffeine-abstinent group, translating to about a 39% lower risk of recurrence for coffee drinkers.
—New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2026
Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
Inspired by the heart-fluttering love letters Sally writes to Linus, the designs feature instantly recognizable motifs that marry the Peanuts’ charm with Margesherwood’s refined silhouettes.
—Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
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Noun
Lundell recalls identifying a distinct flutter a second before a particular panel failed, captured in videos from the trailer and the wind tunnel.
—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 13 Jan. 2026
At the end of the trial, those who continued caffeinated coffee experienced a 47% recurrence rate of AF or atrial flutter, compared with 64% in the caffeine-abstinent group, translating to about a 39% lower risk of recurrence for coffee drinkers.
—New Atlas, 2 Jan. 2026
Verb
In the front row, Pharrell sat next to Anna Wintour, fluttering his invitation like a makeshift fan.
—Arden Fanning Andrews, Vogue, 3 Mar. 2026
Inspired by the heart-fluttering love letters Sally writes to Linus, the designs feature instantly recognizable motifs that marry the Peanuts’ charm with Margesherwood’s refined silhouettes.
—Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flutter
Noun
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Last year saw a flurry of legislation in Congress that would do anything from permanently implementing the time (the Sunshine Protection Act) to multiple bills that would allow states to choose for themselves (Hawaii and Arizona have already opted for year-round standard time).—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
7 Mar. 2026
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Investing for the long run A flurry of deals at the end of 2025 saw Alphabet, Oracle, and Meta sell more than $70 billion in bonds over the course of weeks.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Each Derby candidate has only one or two chances remaining to earn one of the 20 stalls in the oversized starting gate at Churchill Downs.—
Jay Posner,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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There is a 40% chance of showers Friday night, rising to 80–90% Saturday morning through early afternoon.—
Nour Rahal,
Freep.com,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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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
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Broadcom — Shares of the heavyweight chipmaker flitted between gains and losses in the extended session.—
Pia Singh,Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
4 Mar. 2026
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Large, thoughtful pockets stay accessible without flapping, and adjusters at the waist and cuffs help keep comfortability, even at mid-hike.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 Mar. 2026
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Verona almost won it in stoppage time but Kieron Bowie couldn’t keep his attempt on target after Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret flapped aimlessly at a cross.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 Feb. 2026
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Andrew Baker, a coral scientist at the University of Miami, said a big burst of federal investment in coral restoration could benefit Florida's reefs.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Mar. 2026
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Gajjar and Brown calibrated how fluctuations in the solar wind and bursts from CMEs can affect narrowband signals, and averaged that over time.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
8 Mar. 2026
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The move could prove to be a gamble, though, since Carlson, in the final year of his contract, may be nothing more than a short-term rental.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The gamble may be why 247Sports rated Florida’s transfer portal class 28th in this cycle, a spot below a similarly spiraling rival, Florida State.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Testifying in his own defense, Tyler said Wofford pointed a gun at him, her finger on the trigger, hands slightly shaking and eyes darting.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Prince missed a pull-up jumper before Ciezki darted to the rim for a layup with 32 seconds to go.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Mar. 2026
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The Bobcats showed flickers of promise, nearly defeating Troy and Georgia Southern in the regular season.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Mar. 2026
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Startled, birds start from their branches and flicker through the atmosphere.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Flutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flutter. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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