FLEW AT Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

flew at

phrase

past tense of fly at

as in attacked

to take sudden, violent action against The batter flew at the pitcher, thinking the beanball was thrown on purpose.

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Recent Examples of flew at The jets flew at roughly 1,400 feet above ground level, producing a roar that was heard across downtown, Land Park and Rosemont, according to readers who contacted The Sacramento Bee. —

Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

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set at

Phrase

The goal post for the fund is set at $100 million with $500,000 going to children whose education has been impacted by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela, the musician shared in a social media video.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 July 2026
As the evening progressed, however, the noise died down, and the makeshift set at the base of the Statue of Liberty sprung into action, securing a performance without distractions.

— Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026