FLITTERING Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

flittering

verb

present participle of flitter

as in flitting

to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements the birds flittered back and forth between the backyard feeder and the safety of the trees

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Recent Examples of flittering For the past few weeks, swarms of the diminutive insects have been seen flittering en masse through parks and backyards across the Bay Area. — Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 26 May 2026 But there was also a significant contingent from DR Congo, resplendent in light blue, their flags flittering in the afternoon breeze. — Jack Lang, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2026 Acknowledging that the debt-forgiveness fairy isn’t flittering in the wings on graduation day calls for careful assessment of college plans, dreams, and reality. — Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026

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Multiple anglers reeled in yellowfin tuna, which were visible through the clear water flitting back and forth near the boat.

— Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026
Upon further review of the camera footage, Sam Gough, a park supervisor for the Incline Village General Improvement District, said the light appeared to be just a bug flitting across the lens.

— Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of flitting

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On the next drive, Ford took the snap and bobbled it before securing the ball and darting around the edge to run for a five-yard touchdown.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Thank you to the San Francisco Zoo for their expertise darting the lion and documenting the scene.

— Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of darting

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The clips of the event that surfaced show male dancers in cowboy hats dancing and stripping on stage, reports the Daily Mail.

— Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Oct. 2026
Sure, Jenna is a pro and Alan is a great partner, but chemistry takes time to build and still these two are dancing as a unit by Monday night.

— Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of dancing

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