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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1
as in to flit
to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements
a lonely butterfly fluttering across the lawn
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2
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
Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
Other hazing methods approved by the department in recent years, such as electric fences with red flags attached that flutter in the wind, have done little to keep the wolves from their herds.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Jhumpa Lahiri, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
The ball bounced into the hands of Teddy Lehman, who grabbed the fluttering ball and scored to propel Oklahoma to a 14-3 win.
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—Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Noun
As chef Bill Jeong’s crispy jeon approaches the table, the generous shavings of bonito dance and flutter atop the savory seafood pancake that’s shot through with strands of scallions and coated with aioli.
—Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 10 June 2025
Other hazing methods approved by the department in recent years, such as electric fences with red flags attached that flutter in the wind, have done little to keep the wolves from their herds.
—Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 21 Apr. 2025
Verb
The square sitting room had a gas fireplace and little brown moths that fluttered in the corners.
—Jhumpa Lahiri, New Yorker, 30 June 2025
The ball bounced into the hands of Teddy Lehman, who grabbed the fluttering ball and scored to propel Oklahoma to a 14-3 win.
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—Bruce Feldman, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flutter
Noun
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Conflicting accounts from workers and federal officials have raised a flurry of questions as DHS officials say their agents were shot at.—
Michelle Krupa,
CNN Money,
11 July 2025
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The singer announced the surprise album less than 12 hours before its release, with billboards and a flurry of Instagram posts signaling its arrival.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Matta, which raised around $5 million in venture funding last year, is building a trust layer that lets global manufacturers treat African suppliers as equals, not just alternatives.—
Olumuyiwa Olowogboyega,
semafor.com,
14 July 2025
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Remington, who counts Gary Dauberman (It), Chris Morgan (the Fast & Furious movies), and Eric Pearson (Thunderbolts*), among others as her clients, is leaving CAA to launch a new venture focused on literary management.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
14 July 2025
Verb
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But 90 seconds later, Spain’s Esther Gonzalez flitted in behind Portugal’s high defensive line, taking down a raking pass from left-back Olga Carmona with her shoulder before bundling the ball beyond Pereira.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 July 2025
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Food trucks serving churros, street corn, and empanadas flitted in and out of the facility.—
Ana Ceballos,
Miami Herald,
3 July 2025
Verb
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This also prevents your zippers from flapping around, jiggling, and possibly getting damaged in transit.—
Taylor Fox,
Travel + Leisure,
20 June 2025
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The glitter clung to the pavement, signs flapped in the breeze and chants rang out over the roar of traffic.—
Hanna Kang,
Oc Register,
14 June 2025
Noun
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The galaxy can be seen undergoing a burst of star formation thanks to the tidal influence of a galactic neighbor, with the glowing red form of an emission nebula visible throughout, giving the impression of a cosmic firework display.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
13 July 2025
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The raging river bursts from its banks around this time, sweeping homes, cars, campers and cabins downstream.—
Rebekah Riess,
CNN Money,
12 July 2025
Noun
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The United States has thrust itself into the center of a high-stakes diplomatic gamble that could fundamentally alter energy flows across Eurasia.—
Güney Yıldız,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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Courtesy of Amazon Celsius Assorted Flavors Official Variety Pack $22 $17 (23% off) Amazon Celsius’ variety pack is my favorite kind of gamble.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
Verb
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In this example, against Brentford in November 2023, Kudus darts inside the penalty area and attacks the space behind Vitaly Janelt to offer Said Benrahma a crossing option towards the back post.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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Thanks to Oracle Park’s architecture and geometry, the ball took a sharp bounce off the concrete and darted towards left field.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
9 July 2025
Noun
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The magazine, already devoted to witty biographical pieces, now carried a flicker of narrative, with players eased across a provincial stage.—
Paige Williams,
New Yorker,
13 July 2025
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Lighting a campfire and watching as the flames grow and flicker can feel therapeutic — for good reason.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
9 July 2025
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“Flutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flutter. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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