as in insults
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 dances
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 darts
Time, 9 June 2026
One case in another sport, darts, demonstrates the cause and effect.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 June 2026
After debuting at Coachella as an off-grounds festival experience and content playground replete with a claw machine, balloon darts, mini burgers and colorful popsicles in promotion of the brand’s Spotwear pimple patches, Rhode World will travel throughout North America and Europe this summer.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Vogue, 1 June 2026
And the darts technique—which is formally called the Monte Carlo method—becomes more accurate when more random events are generated.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 25 May 2026
But the darts at Dart are not only coming from fans and players from opposing teams.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
The 21,000-square-foot venue, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in February, was praised for its many TVs and activities like bowling, shuffleboard, darts and ping pong.
—Ian Cummings, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
The result is a two-part video series that documents his research into the fire darts, as well as the construction of his very own set.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 May 2026
Its portfolio includes Matchroom Boxing, the Professional Darts Corporation and the World Snooker Tour, among other businesses, and the company represents star boxers Anthony Joshua and Katie Taylor, as well as the reigning two-time darts world champion Luke Littler.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026
Rachel Handler, Vulture, 26 May 2026
The striker is initially in a central area but then darts to the right side.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Chef Clark Bowen keeps things interesting by incorporating Middle-Eastern influences into an ever-changing menu that darts around the globe and offers intriguing combinations.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
The barefoot one darts forward and drops a wet leaflet into one of your shopping bags.
—Molly Aitken, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
The Easter eggs of art history are plentiful, telling a story that dips and darts in many thrilling directions.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
On the South Alabama 29-yard line, Jackson darts out of the pocket and hits Dawn for 18 yards.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 29 Nov. 2025
In a surveillance video released by authorities, Robinson allegedly darts across the roof after firing the single shot, jimmies down to a ledge and jumps to the grass below.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Make the 35-minute drive out to Natick to visit Bosse, a state-of-the-art indoor facility with 21 pickleball courts, a golf simulator and darts lounge.
—Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
Luke Littler, the 19-year-old darts player from England, has shaken the foundation of his sport, shattering records and exploding to global fame.
—Time, 9 June 2026
One case in another sport, darts, demonstrates the cause and effect.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 4 June 2026
After debuting at Coachella as an off-grounds festival experience and content playground replete with a claw machine, balloon darts, mini burgers and colorful popsicles in promotion of the brand’s Spotwear pimple patches, Rhode World will travel throughout North America and Europe this summer.
—Hikmat Mohammed, Vogue, 1 June 2026
And the darts technique—which is formally called the Monte Carlo method—becomes more accurate when more random events are generated.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 25 May 2026
But the darts at Dart are not only coming from fans and players from opposing teams.
—Leonard Greene, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
The 21,000-square-foot venue, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in February, was praised for its many TVs and activities like bowling, shuffleboard, darts and ping pong.
—Ian Cummings, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
The result is a two-part video series that documents his research into the fire darts, as well as the construction of his very own set.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 May 2026
Its portfolio includes Matchroom Boxing, the Professional Darts Corporation and the World Snooker Tour, among other businesses, and the company represents star boxers Anthony Joshua and Katie Taylor, as well as the reigning two-time darts world champion Luke Littler.
—Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026
Verb
Club Kid runs right up to and then darts around so many potential cliches in a way that’s really satisfying.
—Rachel Handler, Vulture, 26 May 2026
The striker is initially in a central area but then darts to the right side.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2026
Chef Clark Bowen keeps things interesting by incorporating Middle-Eastern influences into an ever-changing menu that darts around the globe and offers intriguing combinations.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
The barefoot one darts forward and drops a wet leaflet into one of your shopping bags.
—Molly Aitken, New Yorker, 1 Feb. 2026
The Easter eggs of art history are plentiful, telling a story that dips and darts in many thrilling directions.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 11 Jan. 2026
On the South Alabama 29-yard line, Jackson darts out of the pocket and hits Dawn for 18 yards.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 29 Nov. 2025
In a surveillance video released by authorities, Robinson allegedly darts across the roof after firing the single shot, jimmies down to a ledge and jumps to the grass below.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Make the 35-minute drive out to Natick to visit Bosse, a state-of-the-art indoor facility with 21 pickleball courts, a golf simulator and darts lounge.
—Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for darts
Noun
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The adversaries made for a striking scene, exchanging insults in mutually unintelligible languages in the dead of night.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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The president lobbed insults at the Fed chair and the two clashed over the budget for a multibillion-dollar renovation project at the Fed's Washington headquarters.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Listen to the supple bass line, which dances throughout the song as its own character.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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This stubbornly optimistic place, where family after family scrapes and claws and laughs and dances their way to a better tomorrow.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Noun
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First seen at a night-club table of menacing lowlifes, Ida, whose mother tongue is Brooklynese, suddenly switches to a heavy British accent and dispenses a torrent of highly literary sarcasms.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
4 Mar. 2026
Verb
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As Photay, Shornstein—a master synthesist and producer—flits between atmospheric house, dubby breakbeat workouts, and chirping electro funk, building his songs’ arrangements into strange, angular shapes.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
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Upstairs, a disco deep cut plays while Byrd flits about greeting everyone.—
Mike Albo,
Vulture,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The tenacious ex–Special Forces vet can be found tracking killers and trading barbs with his partner Jerry (Jamie Hector) in this long-running series drawn from Michael Connelly’s crime novels.—
Matt Cabral,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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And in his second term, the leaders now openly trade barbs, disagreeing over tariffs, Ukraine and the Iran war.—
Darlene Superville,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Iran’s flag before the 1979 revolution — green, white and red with a lion and a rising sun — flutters from many overhangs.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2026
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Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel (center) flutters a Venezuelan and Cuban national flags in support of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in Havana.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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A little jump follows and the heel of your front foot flicks the ball into the air.—
Stuart James,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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The quick-drying polyester fabric dries fast and easily flicks away sand and dirt, keeping you (and your food) safe from the elements.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Not to mention, your toiletry bag ends up far less chaotic and actually zips without a fight.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
16 May 2026
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But the few times they’re forced to play their hurt feelings sincerely are as forced as the moment when Grace zips her gory wedding gown back on before it’s even been washed.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Darts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/darts. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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