flit
verb (used without object)
to move lightly and swiftly; fly, dart, or skim along.
flits
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present tense formof flit (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
Example Sentences
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Tech conglomerate SoftBank—a proxy for the AI trade—Advantest and Kioxia, to name a few, have oscillated sharply as market sentiment flits between euphoria over the technology’s long-term promise and pessimism over monetization and sky-high valuations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 3, 2026
Pfeiffer’s Texan matriarch is a delight to watch as she flits about her house, decking the halls with warm, multicolored lights and seasonal throw pillows.
From Salon ● Dec. 3, 2025
The names alone suggest a level of parody, and, in the first episode, a send-up quality flits in and out of the proceedings, but the show chooses cynicism over satire every time.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2025
“The CEO’s attention flits onto something else, and they never systematize the change,” Sigelman said.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 28, 2024
A look of horror flits across Jenna’s face.
From "A Mango-Shaped Space" by Wendy Mass
