as in offence
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
the darts flew fast and furiously when the two former friends bumped into each other at the party
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as in to flit
to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements
the housefly darted about the room until it found an open window and flew out
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Recent Examples of dart
Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 19 May 2025
But the biker strides up to the bar just as Colin is buying drinks and orders a few bags of chips for the crew playing darts.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
Jordan Greene, People.com, 15 May 2025
In the middle of his set, T.I. darts off the stage — pushing their son King off as well — to intervene.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 1 May 2025
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Noun
Berube began throwing darts, hoping for any kind of spark.
—Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 19 May 2025
But the biker strides up to the bar just as Colin is buying drinks and orders a few bags of chips for the crew playing darts.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025
Verb
Despite keeping a close eye on her, out of nowhere, Sophia darted in front of him, tripped and fell.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 15 May 2025
In the middle of his set, T.I. darts off the stage — pushing their son King off as well — to intervene.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 1 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dart
Verb
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Meanwhile, Van and Tai have abandoned both of their jobs and are sort of just flitting through life.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
7 Mar. 2025
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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
Noun
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These immigrants in Florida find Trump’s offer ‘an insult’ Many are skeptical.—
South Florida Sun Sentinel,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2025
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The master of appropriating insults just can’t do anything to make TACO his — Trump Always Cares Outstandingly just doesn’t have the same ring.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
Verb
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On a 13-foot-tall wall almost 40 feet across, a kaleidoscope of metal butterflies are now in flight, fluttering around a centerpiece painting on aluminum metal.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 June 2025
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On an interior mural, a lac bird flutters its wings.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
23 May 2025
Noun
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The tuna and oranges scene, which is famously our introduction to Rita’s sarcasm and her ability to eviscerate someone and be funny about it.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
3 June 2025
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Comey laid out concerns that Steele's sarcasm and suggestions that Mia is lying are bordering on harassment and that Steele is adding to Mia's trauma.—
NBC News,
NBC news,
2 June 2025
Verb
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As the track blasted, Parker occasionally clapped along and danced in place.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2025
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The 11 Best Movies and TV Shows to Watch This Weekend John Wick killed so Ballerina could dance (and kill).—
Mike Flanagan,
Vulture,
6 June 2025
Noun
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Governor Gavin Newsom traded barbs with the president throughout the weekend, pushing back on the deployment of military force absent the request or permission of state and local leaders.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
10 June 2025
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Topline Olympic gymnast Simon Biles and former collegiate swimmer turned-right-wing activist Riley Gaines traded barbs Friday over a transgender softball champion, whom Gaines called a boy before Biles stepped in to defend the player on X, formerly known as Twitter.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
Verb
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One finish, in particular, for Livingston against Hamilton Academical in March 2021, is a reminder of his eye for the spectacular: flicking the ball up, with his back to goal, then firing a swivelling volley into the roof of the net.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
6 June 2025
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In some of the most creepy moments of the show, every single one of those lights can be flicked off to achieve complete darkness.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Fifty aircraft including combat helicopters will fly overhead.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
13 June 2025
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Boasting a near-perfect audience score, Universal and DreamWorks Animation’s live-action How to Train Your Dragon flew to an impressive $11.1 million in previews.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
13 June 2025
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“Dart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dart. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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