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flit - To move swiftly and lightly

The hummingbird's wings flitted so quickly that they became a blur.

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smear - A mark or streak of a greasy or sticky substance

At the murder scene, a bloody smear of a handprint was found on the wall.

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thrust - Push (something or someone) suddenly or violently in the specified direction

Highly technical engineering goes into making sure a space shuttle can thrust itself into space.

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whirl - A rapid movement around and around

He was hypnotized by the whirl of the water into the drain.

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jostle - Top push, elbow, or bump against someone or something, roughly, typically in a crowd

Running towards the end zone, the wide receiver jostled the attacking lineman out of the way, enabling him to make the touchdown.

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disperse - To scatter or spread over a wide area.

The wind began to disperse the smoke from the fire.

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traction - The grip or friction between a surface and a moving object, like a tire or shoe; also the gaining of support, momentum, or progress.

The startup’s new app is gaining traction with younger audiences.

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thrust - A sudden or violent lunge with a pointed weapon or a bodily part

In the wrestling competition, Jerry's opponent had him pinned down, but with a strong thrust of his arms, Jerry pushed this opponent off of him, and then had his opponent pinned down instead.

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influx - A large arrival or flow of people, things, or money into a place.

The beaches experienced an influx of people during the summer months.

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jiggle - To move something lightly and quickly from side to side or up and down

When he realized his key didn't work, Otto jiggled the doorknob and hoped that this would open the door.

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pivot - To strategically change direction or focus, often in response to new circumstances or needs.

In the middle of the game, the coach decided to pivot the team's approach, switching from defense to a more aggressive offensive strategy.

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recede - To move back or withdraw from a previous position, often used in the context of water, hairline, or a retreating force.

After the flood, the waters slowly began to recede, giving people hope that life might soon return to normal.