flirts (with)

present tense third-person singular of flirt (with)
as in woos
to act so as to make (something) more likely you're flirting with death by driving so recklessly

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  • As the President insults allies, woos dictators, and spurns long-standing commitments, Rubio has to convince his counterparts that America will not entirely abandon its friends.
    Dexter Filkins, New Yorker, 12 Jan. 2026
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  • Meneghetti invites guests to slow down, relax, be present in their surroundings, and experience something genuine and understated rather than staged—the very essence of Istria.
    Tia Lovisa Moreira, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2026
  • The area’s compact scale invites a leisurely stroll or bike ride.
    Midwest Living, Midwest Living, 1 July 2026
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“Flirts (with).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flirts%20%28with%29. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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