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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  • Despite public vows to keep kids under 13 from using its product, internal Instagram documents shown in court Monday morning depicted aggressive efforts to woo children much younger.
    Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 9 Feb. 2026
  • Cameron then sets a plan in motion that results in mysterious bad boy Patrick (Heath Ledger) wooing Kat, as Cameron hopes to pull off his grand scheme and go out with Bianca.
    Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 7 Feb. 2026
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  • In 2018, Karp was invited for dinner with Epstein.
    MEG KINNARD THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, Arkansas Online, 6 Feb. 2026
  • Quiet Bedding Simple bedding in striking colors and inviting textures will star in 2026.
    Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Flirt (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flirt%20%28with%29. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.

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