as in offence
an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings
the darts flew fast and furiously when the two former friends bumped into each other at the party
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as in to flit
to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements
the housefly darted about the room until it found an open window and flew out
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Recent Examples of dart
Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
When stuck between two choices, flip a coin, roll a dice, or let a dart decide.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Oct. 2024
He’s been in the stand darting deer (for research) when cameras have fired and he’s observed deer lock their focus on that camera.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Wood made a second dart, this time angling into the box.
—Paul Taylor, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
When stuck between two choices, flip a coin, roll a dice, or let a dart decide.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
Verb
Drivers also should watch for kids and drive slowly, expecting kids to dart out.
—Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 31 Oct. 2024
He’s been in the stand darting deer (for research) when cameras have fired and he’s observed deer lock their focus on that camera.
—Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2024
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Most of my favorite movies of 2024 premièred at overseas film festivals, only to flit through U.S. theatres for a few weeks at most.Justin Chang, The New Yorker, 18 Dec. 2024
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Her manager, Billy, was there, and Cher was flitting around in the background, preparing for the opening.Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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The rapid-fire dialogue between Phil and Connie (played perfectly by McCarthy) is the main draw here, as their exchanges are laced with great insults and hilarious banter.Travis Bean, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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High-profile individuals across different industries are generally more known and more easily recognizable through the internet and social media, and in turn bear the brunt of insults, attacks and sometimes threats.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Williams finally took the snap with 5 seconds left and fluttered a deep pass that fell harmlessly incomplete as time expired.David K. Li, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2024
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In the background is an iconic Geneva boat, the Epoque paddle steamer, and on the left upper corner are flags of Switzerland and the City of Geneva fluttering in the wind.Anthony DeMarco, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024
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And there’s Teeny doing a mocking sarcasm clap, which is my second favorite type of clap, after an inspirational movie slow clap that starts as a solitary person in a crowd and then spreads like wildfire into a full assault of applause by a large grip of onlookers.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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The President didn’t take their concerns seriously, often dismissing them with mockery and sarcasm.Luke Voyles / Made by History, TIME, 21 Nov. 2024
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To boost your next-day memory, experts say to try brisk walking, cycling, swimming, or dancing to upbeat music.Lauryn Higgins, Health, 17 Dec. 2024
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The first public drone display took place in 2012 when art and technology group, Ars Electronica, programmed 49 tiny craft to to dance and form shapes during the Futurelab festival in the Austrian city of Linz.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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At my own family gatherings, people might opine about their own bodies or occasionally aim a barb about how a cousin or I have lost or gained weight.Ella Cerón, Allure, 6 Dec. 2024
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Shakur Stevenson and Floyd Schofield traded barbs on social media through the Thanksgiving weekend.Brian Mazique, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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The game’s opening 10 minutes saw the striker lose possession after attempting to flick the ball around the corner.Carl Anka, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
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As Swift started singing, fans began to flick on the flashlights on their phones until the entire stadium was illuminated.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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As the winds howl, the snow flies and the temperatures drop, the National Weather Service issues various levels of alerts for wintry weather.Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 9 Dec. 2024
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The 30-year-old Hawaii native was flying from Maui to N.Y.C. with a connection at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Nov. 8.Rebecca Aizin, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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“Dart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dart. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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