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as in flurries
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 ventures
chiefly British
a risky undertaking
most people regard the lottery as a harmless flutter
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as in flits
to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements
a lonely butterfly fluttering across the lawn
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as in flaps
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 flutters
Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
In it, Mario snoozes against a tree as a butterfly flutters by his head.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Right now, that home is with the Mahers at Somebody People, and wherever Monarch the pop-up flutters to next.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2025
Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
Noun
The Cowboys have shown flutters of championship potential but have not made a conference final since 1996.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2025
In it, Mario snoozes against a tree as a butterfly flutters by his head.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 14 Sep. 2025
Right now, that home is with the Mahers at Somebody People, and wherever Monarch the pop-up flutters to next.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel (center) flutters a Venezuelan and Cuban national flags in support of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in Havana.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flutters
Noun
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There will be a couple of flurries in the morning, but otherwise times of clouds and sun.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
15 Jan. 2026
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Those 2008 flurries are one of only 5 times throughout the weather record that the first snow didn’t arrive until March.—
Julia James,
Dallas Morning News,
15 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For years, Chevron has been the sole American company with access to Venezuelan oil through joint ventures with the country's state-run producer.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
16 Jan. 2026
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Jackson has built significant wealth through strategic investments and entrepreneurial ventures.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
15 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Identity takes the lead as the Moon flits into your sign, so your tone, pace, and choices are most likely to set the mood for everyone today.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, her husband flits in and out of town plying his opaque trade.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
27 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In the canonical metaphorical example, a butterfly flaps its wings in Brazil, and the cascading sequence of atmospheric perturbations leads to a tornado in Texas.—
Dan Garisto,
Scientific American,
22 Oct. 2025
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That goes for Jimmy Kimmel and for anybody who flaps their gums for a living.—
Jesse Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Sep. 2025
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In stronger bursts, faint glows may also appear low on the northern horizon in far northern parts of Wyoming, New York, Vermont and New Hampshire.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026
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Little bursts of dub delay flare without warning, kicking up dust devils; every now and then, the telltale sweep of the pitch-bend wheel flicks upward like a fast-rising tide and then, after a minute or two, falls back into place.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This level of dealmaking far exceeds the bowling alley bets and small-time street gambles that have shaped Marty’s way of moving in the world, and Rockwell represents the kind of ruthless American capitalism and competition that requires humiliation and subjugation.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
25 Dec. 2025
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Duke was 4-for-4 on fourth down in the game, and those successful gambles from Diaz were key to the victory.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The 18-year-old Englishman became the youngest ever darts world champion a year ago after beating three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2026
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Running back Greg Burrell rushes for four yards before Jackson darts up the middle for 14 yards.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
29 Nov. 2025
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My favorite albums reckoned deliberately with our existential moment, offering flickers of hope and grace under pressure.—
Jenn Pelly,
Time,
4 Dec. 2025
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Northern flickers and other woodpeckers are just some of the birds that are attracted to viburnums.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Nov. 2025
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“Flutters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flutters. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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