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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
Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2026
Understanding stirred, a flutter in the very center of her chest.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
Use vibrant purple verbena to make a big statement along the top of a retaining wall, or employ heat-tolerant lantana to attract butterflies, our favorite garden fluttering friends.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
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Noun
Standout pieces include ruffle bloomers and off-the-shoulder top, alongside corsets, flutter bralettes and triangle bralettes from the brand’s Wink collection.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 3 Apr. 2026
Understanding stirred, a flutter in the very center of her chest.
—Literary Hub, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
As of Wednesday, the flags of the 48 nations competing in the World Cup began fluttering, crisscrossed above the plaza at Crown Center.
—Eric Adler, Kansas City Star, 20 May 2026
Use vibrant purple verbena to make a big statement along the top of a retaining wall, or employ heat-tolerant lantana to attract butterflies, our favorite garden fluttering friends.
—Steve Bender, Southern Living, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flutter
Noun
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Eastern Ukraine — There is a whirr, a flurry of dust, a pause as the grainy image recalibrates, and then a devastating blast.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The checkup came amid mounting scrutiny of the president's health, particularly given recent flurries of late-night social media posts, as well as his at-times tired demeanor during official meetings.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Saturday’s forecast suggests around a 50% chance of rain in the vicinity of the cave system, as Laos enters its annual rainy season.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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Reeve said Kayla McBride led the defensive stand that limited Chicago’s chances in the paint.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Early mornings at Mukwa are quiet, with mist rising off the river and birds flitting along the river bank.—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Their father, Nahuel (Amién), flits from one romantic affair to another, failing to recognize his shortcomings the way fathers typically forget minor yet significant details, like mistaking his younger daughter’s shoe size or never delivering on his promise to have the sink fixed.—
Lé Baltar,
IndieWire,
16 May 2026
Verb
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The fathers, faces ruddy, prayed in Latin for her soul, black robes flapping in the wind.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
26 May 2026
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There is a whole class of flying machine known as Ornithopters with flapping wings, most of which have been notably unsuccessful.—
David Hambling,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Eventually, the blister bursts, releasing uranium hydride powder and exposing fresh metal that accelerates the reaction.—
Aman Tripathi,
Interesting Engineering,
31 May 2026
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The record shows bursts of three to five sessions a week broken by long gaps.—
Paul Baier,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Lando Norris may have taken the lead, which showed a possible upside to the strategy gamble given the grip levels.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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But that’s not the only reason this gamble on Paxton could end up being a disaster for Republicans.—
S.E. Cupp,
New York Daily News,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Harvey Barnes interjected and darted forward, crossing for Nick Woltemade, but West Ham were playing at 33rpm to Newcastle’s 45.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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National Bureau of Investigation agents tried to serve the ICC arrest warrant, but dela Rosa darted toward a narrow stairway into the Senate plenary hall and sought the help of allied senators, who took him into protective custody.—
Jim Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Sunset is the best time to go, when the boardwalk lights begin to flicker below.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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This budget champion utilizes a 1ms Visual Response Boost (VRB) to erase ghosting, alongside specialized low-dimming and flicker-less ComfyView technologies to reduce eye fatigue during extended use.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
22 May 2026
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“Flutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flutter. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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