quirts 1 of 2

plural of quirt

quirts

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of quirt

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for quirts
Noun
  • There are mesh pockets, elastic straps, and multiple compartments for optimal organization.
    Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
  • The dress, made of black Chantilly lace with satin straps and hand embroidery, ended up being the last gown Diana wore to a public function before her death.
    Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • As Rice whips the ball in with bend and power, keep an eye on England’s blockers in the clip below.
    Thom Harris, New York Times, 23 June 2026
  • The vessel bends, blocks, and whips the wind into complex micro-currents before the air ever hits the sails.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 June 2026
Noun
  • For fruit crops, Pritts explains that offspring are often lower in quality than either parent.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026
  • Under the Biden administration, federal taxpayers paid farmers billions of dollars to stop planting crops, but that's considered a short-term solution too expensive to maintain indefinitely.
    Trevor Hughes, USA Today, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Some fans said the actor instead resembled an early-PlayStation-era cutscene character who robotically flails his limbs upon impact.
    James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 13 May 2026
  • As Frances ascends in the art world, Avery flails financially and emotionally — and the nationwide Adderall shortage isn’t helping.
    Jennifer Maas, Variety, 30 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Ukrainian officials have warned residents to guard against further strikes as Russia lashes out.
    Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 2 July 2026
  • Continue reading … SEISMIC SUPPORT — AOC lashes out at Trump for 'betrayal' of voters after key SCOTUS immigration ruling.
    , FOXNews.com, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • Smiley slashes Mari across the belly and Fatima lets out a monstrous shriek.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • This comes as the company reportedly slashes product prices and prepares for a potential IPO, amid accusations from Florida's AG regarding unsafe product releases.
    Staff, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • An expensive dollar also scourges industries that compete with imports.
    Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
Verb
  • Now adults, after a childhood marred with tragedy, Guin flogs a memoir only tangentially related to the truth, and Ennis stages a new art exhibit, despite what happened at the last one.
    Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
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“Quirts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quirts. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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