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as in teased
to show a sexual attraction for someone just for fun
the servers at that restaurant flirt with all the customers
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as in flitted
to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements
lazily watched the butterflies flirting among the wildflowers
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Recent Examples of flirted
Throughout the first season, Margo’s Got Money Troubles has flirted with fantasy in many different ways.
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Erin Qualey, Vulture, 20 May 2026
Before New York Mets left fielder Juan Soto hit a solo home run in the seventh inning of Friday night’s 5-2 Yankees win, Schlittler flirted with franchise history.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Apparently being budgeted in the $70M range, the buzzy project has attracted Matthew McConaughey, Pedro Pascal and Austin Butler and has been flirted with by studios over the years.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 May 2026
In 2025, the timing of the Cannes dress code announcement allowed a few rebels to get around the new rules—from Heidi Klum and her dramatic ruffle train to Bella Hadid, whose daring split dress also flirted with the limits imposed by Cannes protocol.
—Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
Trian already owns about 16% of the fast-food chain and flirted with a takeover a few years ago.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 12 May 2026
New York’s art institutions have long flirted with the restaurant business—and a few have already proved the model works.
—Christine Muhlke, Air Mail, 9 May 2026
Disney has flirted with an all-encompassing super app concept in the past.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Rudy Gobert flirted with a triple-double, tallying 10 points, 13 rebounds and a stunning eight assists.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
Erin Qualey, Vulture, 20 May 2026
Before New York Mets left fielder Juan Soto hit a solo home run in the seventh inning of Friday night’s 5-2 Yankees win, Schlittler flirted with franchise history.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Apparently being budgeted in the $70M range, the buzzy project has attracted Matthew McConaughey, Pedro Pascal and Austin Butler and has been flirted with by studios over the years.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 May 2026
In 2025, the timing of the Cannes dress code announcement allowed a few rebels to get around the new rules—from Heidi Klum and her dramatic ruffle train to Bella Hadid, whose daring split dress also flirted with the limits imposed by Cannes protocol.
—Blanche Marcel, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026
Trian already owns about 16% of the fast-food chain and flirted with a takeover a few years ago.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 12 May 2026
New York’s art institutions have long flirted with the restaurant business—and a few have already proved the model works.
—Christine Muhlke, Air Mail, 9 May 2026
Disney has flirted with an all-encompassing super app concept in the past.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
Rudy Gobert flirted with a triple-double, tallying 10 points, 13 rebounds and a stunning eight assists.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flirted
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Millie Bobby Brown may have subtly teased a personal detail while sharing new beachside photos.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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The same applies to the Kayla Harrison fight Rousey teased in her viral grocery store rant earlier this spring — that one was always more storyline than serious booking, but a retirement announcement closes the door entirely.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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From there, the event planner extraordinaire flitted around to a few more spots, including MI-V1 at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, and Lux, in the old Liquid location.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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These words are fascinating to consider in relation to Soderbergh, who has flitted among genres and subjects with a facility that is easily mistaken for dilettantism, or even ventriloquism.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Four years later — after the Broncos had toyed unsuccessfully with finding his replacement — Morton teamed with a new coach, his former Cowboys teammate Dan Reeves.—
Pat Graham,
Chicago Tribune,
12 May 2026
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Four years later — and after the Broncos had toyed unsuccessfully with finding his replacement — Morton teamed with a new coach, his former Cowboys teammate Dan Reeves.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Harvey Barnes interjected and darted forward, crossing for Nick Woltemade, but West Ham were playing at 33rpm to Newcastle’s 45.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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National Bureau of Investigation agents tried to serve the ICC arrest warrant, but dela Rosa darted toward a narrow stairway into the Senate plenary hall and sought the help of allied senators, who took him into protective custody.—
Jim Gomez,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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Mats Zuccarello took a shot from the left point that went off Toews and fluttered towards the net.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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Homemade fan art of Jacks, the series’s love interest, fluttered out of a collector’s-edition case.—
Anna Wiener,
New Yorker,
4 May 2026
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Those who love a bagel aren't to be fooled though, and the hearty breakfast sandwich has been missed since being removed from the menu in 2021.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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Give Plants Enough Space Don’t be fooled by the size of the seedling at planting time.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
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Prince Harry and Meghan hugged, twirled, dipped and danced across the frames taken during their first dance as a married couple, and the shots showed off new angles of her royal reception dress for the first time.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Witnesses recorded the ensuing chaos, one saying the shooter danced on Dustin's body after shooting him.—
Olivia Young,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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When Curt Cignetti was hired just more than two years ago, it was considered a smart move by the athletic department, but no one kidded themselves that Indiana was some sort of raucous fan sleeper cell just waiting to be activated.—
Will Leitch,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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“Flirted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flirted. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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