SKITTER Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

skitter

verb

Definition of skitter

as in to scurry

to move quickly and lightly along a surface Dry leaves skittered over the sidewalk. Mice skittered across the floor.

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Recent Examples of skitter JWords takes a different tack on Sound Therapy, embracing gentle synth melodies and pads that take the edge off her skittering drums and pounding basslines. — Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 11 May 2026 All the scooter-sharing stations were empty on that day, and many of the robots we’d been told to expect skittering around the streets had stayed home to keep their sensors dry. — Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 4 May 2026 On the rare occasions a teammate passed him the ball, Knueppel would duck and let the ball skitter out of bounds. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 8 Apr. 2026 Iguanas skittered across the dirt; birds and insects filled the air with noise. — Brigid Washington, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for skitter

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Vaquer took out Rodriguez and Perez in the process before the trio scurried away.

— Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 4 Aug. 2026
While on camera in Los Angeles' Sherman Oaks neighborhood during a live broadcast, a cockroach scurried across Menitoff's blouse and chest before flying away.

— Melina Khan, USA Today, 31 July 2026

Definition of scurry

Verb

The Falcons’ second-year safety watched the snap, darted into the backfield and nabbed receiver Zachariah Branch on an end-around.

— Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
The Barcelona forward is a different option to Solanke with his ability in tight spaces and desire to stretch the defensive line with darting runs in-behind.

— Thom Harris, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of dart

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When half of the crowd are members of other bands on the bill, dancing alongside fans, little room is left for hierarchy.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026
The instruments and rhythms dance with Lenae’s sinuous vocals, nudging her into odd pockets, uplifting her notes.

— Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of dance

Verb

Both Kroupi and Alvarez flit between centre-forward and second-striker roles during matches.

— Art de Roché, New York Times, 17 July 2026
An airy, not-too-sweet vanilla like Taunt is the perfect encapsulation of a Gemini who’s always flitting from one topic of interest to the next.

— Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 14 July 2026

Definition of flit

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All around them, guests smiled and laughed as children screamed with excitement and giggled each time a butterfly fluttered close.

— Sophia Buonpane, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026
Young people fluttered about, wearing custom white T-shirts emblazoned with the festival’s retro cartoon-style poster art.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

Definition of flutter

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