flirt (with)

Definition of flirt (with)next
as in to woo
to act so as to make (something) more likely you're flirting with death by driving so recklessly

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  • In response to the lull in demand, homebuilders are trying to woo buyers with cost-cutting incentives, such as amenity upgrades, reduced rates, contributions to closing costs and appliances as part of the package.
    Lily O'Neill, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Heath Ledger played Patrick Verona, a rebellious teen with a mysterious past who accepts the challenge of wooing Kat.
    Danny Horn, Entertainment Weekly, 31 Mar. 2026
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  • The 9-9-9 challenge in Section 139 invites fans to tackle nine slider hot dogs paired with nine 4-ounce beer pours across 9 innings.
    Jasmine Arenas, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
  • The Inn stays shut during winter and ‘pack ice’ season, which some locals will tell you is the most beautiful time of all—for snowmobiling and snowshoeing through the Island’s interior by day, and come evening, getting invited into someone's warm shed for a tipple and a chat.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Flirt (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flirt%20%28with%29. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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