as in insult
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
Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 14 Mar. 2026
Often described as somewhere between darts and bowling, the venues typically hosted bachelor parties, team-building events and recreational leagues.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
Enright, on the right side, darted toward net along the goal line and ricocheted a shot off the post into the net to cap the scoring.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The blaster does include the darts, which will inevitably be quickly strewn around your house.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 14 Mar. 2026
Often described as somewhere between darts and bowling, the venues typically hosted bachelor parties, team-building events and recreational leagues.
—Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
After their 24th loss in 34 home games, the Kings darted off to Salt Lake City for a date with the Utah Mammoth on Sunday.
—Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 22 Mar. 2026
Enright, on the right side, darted toward net along the goal line and ricocheted a shot off the post into the net to cap the scoring.
—ABC News, 22 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dart
Noun
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Laughs and insults, all expressed at a high volume, were guaranteed to follow.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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The fan repeatedly shouted insults at Punk while pledging allegiance to Reigns.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Spring's warmth is settling in across southern Michigan, and hummingbirds will soon be flitting about the state.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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On the waterfront, saffron finches flit between yellow shutters and almond trees.—
Stephanie Rafanelli,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Goldberg responded with open sarcasm and frustration.—
Andrew Ravens,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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That’s a heavy dose of sarcasm for those who overreacted to Judge’s first few at-bats of a long, grueling season.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As Ember brushed past to turn on the lamp, one of the sheets came unstuck and fluttered out into the hallway, caught in her slight draft.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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Patrick Kane took a shot from the point that fluttered through traffic and bounced off Compher, who was parked at the goalpost.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One effect of this austerity and repression is to focus attention on Albee’s language, with its slippery banalities and barbs.—
Steven Winn,
San Francisco Chronicle,
3 Apr. 2026
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Les and Lindy can push each other's buttons and wind each other with barbs that only the closest couples have the power to sling.—
Sarah Rodman,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Fans danced to Latin music blaring from the speakers.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Vásquez didn’t factor in the decision after a defensive miscue led to the bullpen briefly losing the lead, but the emerging starting pitcher danced in and out of trouble in keeping the Red Sox at bay on an evening in which the wind chill dropped the temperature into the high 20s.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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England needed a set piece to score when Cole Palmer’s corner was flicked on at the near post and White rolled the ball over the line.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
1 Apr. 2026
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In overtime, Fillier received a centering pass from Maja Nylén Persson and flicked it over the glove of Maddie Rooney for her seventh goal in the last six games.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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By then, red flags were already flying.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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The pair launched a fundraiser to pay for more helicopter flying hours and advanced search gear.—
Clare Fisher,
PEOPLE,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Dart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dart. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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