flirt (with)

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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Verb
  • Getty Images Over the last few days, the biggest companies in the soft drink industry have announced new offerings to woo increasingly health-conscious shoppers.
    Alex Harring, CNBC, 23 July 2025
  • Travis is the sweet skater boy who tries to woo Tai and eventually succeeds.
    Lisa Stardust, People.com, 19 July 2025
Verb
  • True Modern Mexican invites guests to enjoy their frozen Margarita Al Centro.
    Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 25 July 2025
  • All ages are invited and the gates at Gallagher Square adjacent to Petco Park open at 7 p.m.
    David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2025
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“Flirt (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flirt%20%28with%29. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

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