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
Her lack of glamour is in sharp contrast to Scherzinger’s Norma, who flits about like a vampire in a black slip dress.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2024
We’re treated to glimpses of a life—career, fame and adoration—as it flits past our eyes.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2024
Devaney said seeing audiences respond to more laid-back tempos and intimate lyrics has made him feel at home as he flits from country to country in Europe.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 9, 2023
I try to take off its head, but it flits up out of reach, cackling nastily.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
