as in flitted
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 darted
My eyes darted back and forth, trying to grasp the imposing silhouette in its entirety.
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Karina Zaiets,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
After a weekend in the city with his fiancée, Kelce darted over to Los Angeles with his brother Jason to host a live taping of New Heights at the Orpheum Theatre on Monday, June 12.
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Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
The next inning, the Rays’ Ben Williamson hit a two-out single to Tucker in right field, and Tampa’s Jonathan Aranda darted around third toward home.
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Liana Handler
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Ashour, the scorer, had darted in from the left, wrapping a delicious sweeping shot that had to be good because Thibaut Courtois was trying to stop it.
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Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
But instead of trying to run out more time or take a foul, Fox darted to the basket and attempted a lay-up, which Anunoby blocked.
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Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
Moments after throwing an inbounds pass to the Knicks’ top closer, Anunoby darted to the basket just as Jalen Brunson threw up a 3.
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Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Evans even darted into a scrum to block on a run play.
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Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
Fish darted among the corals that swayed with the currents; shells rested on the sandy bottom.
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ABC News,
14 May 2026
Karina Zaiets,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
After a weekend in the city with his fiancée, Kelce darted over to Los Angeles with his brother Jason to host a live taping of New Heights at the Orpheum Theatre on Monday, June 12.
—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
The next inning, the Rays’ Ben Williamson hit a two-out single to Tucker in right field, and Tampa’s Jonathan Aranda darted around third toward home.
—
Liana Handler
follow,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
Ashour, the scorer, had darted in from the left, wrapping a delicious sweeping shot that had to be good because Thibaut Courtois was trying to stop it.
—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
15 June 2026
But instead of trying to run out more time or take a foul, Fox darted to the basket and attempted a lay-up, which Anunoby blocked.
—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
Moments after throwing an inbounds pass to the Knicks’ top closer, Anunoby darted to the basket just as Jalen Brunson threw up a 3.
—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Evans even darted into a scrum to block on a run play.
—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
Fish darted among the corals that swayed with the currents; shells rested on the sandy bottom.
—
ABC News,
14 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for darted
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The Spanish, who had at first just flitted along the coast in their galleons, had begun marching inland and overland from Mexico with crosses and soldiers and soldiers’ families.
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Another trio flitted about the main kitchen.
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Cassettes fluttered, CDs skipped, and choosing a dozen albums for a trip meant leaving dozens more behind.
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Dozens of butterflies, likely variable checkerspots with hints of yellow and red on their wings, fluttered all around.
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Members of the Orange Army danced, sang, marched and partied, saying their iconic celebrations were a way to bring joy to the World Cup, regardless of the outcome on the pitch.
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The Congo fans danced, sang, hugged, shouted in disbelief.
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After a corner kick and a nice cross, Sanchez flicked the ball in with his head as Colombian fans erupted.
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Boxed into the corner by two Americans, Güler flicked the ball perfectly between Pulisic's legs and ran around him, creating the space necessary to start the final sequence.
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Pip scurried over to take a seat on my foot.
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Lee, who had extended his hitting streak to 16 games the at-bat before, scurried back to first base.
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“Darted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/darted. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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