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
Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 8 Apr. 2025
The condition was an atrial flutter — something Harbaugh had dealt with twice before in his life.
—Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Alann B. Steen, Outdoor Life, 21 May 2025
Songbirds cried in the surrounding trees, and the girl’s heart fluttered with unspeakable sadness.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 1 May 2025
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Noun
Whether your ideal flutter craves lengthening, separation, volume, or all of the above, the right primer makes mascara easier to apply and results longer-lasting and more noticeable.
—Michelle Rostamian, Allure, 8 Apr. 2025
The condition was an atrial flutter — something Harbaugh had dealt with twice before in his life.
—Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Verb
Swallows inhabit some of these bluffs, darting after insects that flutter above the water.
—Alann B. Steen, Outdoor Life, 21 May 2025
Songbirds cried in the surrounding trees, and the girl’s heart fluttered with unspeakable sadness.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flutter
Noun
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Beyond the playoffs, NBA Draft, and flurry of early-summer free agency moves, the large majority of the NBA calendar plays out on regional sports networks.—
John Cassillo,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Posey sent a message, and that message was received. Led by Johnson, Ramos and plenty of others, the Giants responded to this morning’s flurry of roster moves by erasing a five-run deficit against the San Diego Padres to beat their divisional rival, 6-5.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
5 June 2025
Noun
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Getty Images The European startup scene was recently shaken by a LinkedIn debate with some venture capitalists applying pressure on founders to embrace a culture of overwork to compete on a global stage.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
8 June 2025
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The Indonesian immigrant, former figure skater and early Facebook investor is America’s first and only billionaire female venture capitalist.—
Phoebe Liu,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
Verb
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Those skills apparently translate fairly easily into urban environments, where Cooper’s hawks flit amid trees and concrete landscapes, stalking city pigeons and doves.—
Katherine J. Wu,
The Atlantic,
23 May 2025
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Small miracles spare the staff Most Saturdays, Abdallah and his staff are flitting between patient rooms and laboratories, sterilizing equipment, checking on growing embryos and walking hopeful parents through the arduous process of in vitro fertilization.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Two panoramic terraces look out onto Positano and the sea, framed by leafy plants, colorful throw pillows and flapping curtains that add a touch of mystic to the whole ambiance.—
Livia Hengel,
Forbes.com,
2 June 2025
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Your baby will get a kick out of watching their ears flap in time to the rhythm, encouraging them to join in the fun.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
22 May 2025
Noun
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Then, just before the neutron star is consumed by the black hole, these waves turn into a powerful blast, emitting a burst of radio waves known as a fast radio burst (FRB).—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
5 June 2025
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Several videos shared on TikTok by Khalifa show groups of Palestinians lying flat on the ground and taking cover from ongoing bursts of automatic gunfire.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
4 June 2025
Noun
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The gamble on Cava is Shaich’s most lucrative to date.—
Jemima McEvoy,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2025
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In Pascal’s case, the Emmy campaign represents either an audacious strategy or a significant gamble.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
28 May 2025
Verb
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The suspicious man turned around and ran around the plane before darting to an exit door on the opposite side of the aircraft.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2025
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Eventually, Valerie started showing up, grabbing food before darting back out again.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
30 May 2025
Noun
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The prop flares could have their flicker and intensity controlled from a lighting desk.—
Daron James,
IndieWire,
27 May 2025
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Small summer blooms attract butterflies and luna moths, while late season berries are favored by robins, flickers, and grouse.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Flutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flutter. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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