FLEW AT Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

flew at

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past tense of fly at

as in attacked

to take sudden, violent action against The batter flew at the pitcher, thinking the beanball was thrown on purpose.

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Recent Examples of flew at Of Contreras’ 13 home runs, five of them flew at least 470 feet. — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 14 July 2026 Four other law enforcement officers and a police K-9 also suffered gunshot wounds as a barrage of bullets flew at the scene. — Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 7 July 2026 The jets flew at roughly 1,400 feet above ground level, producing a roar that was heard across downtown, Land Park and Rosemont, according to readers who contacted The Sacramento Bee. — Sean Campbell, Sacbee.com, 2 July 2026

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In one of the most notable disagreements so far, Mamdani and billionaire Ken Griffin went at odds after the mayor stood outside of Griffin's $238 million home and used it as an example of who would face more charges.

— Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026
The offensive line and defensive lines went at it for one-on-ones.

— Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 31 July 2026

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Shoppers also had the opportunity to build and take home Lego sets at the Make-and-Take station in the Promenade courtyard.

— Madison Herring, Arkansas Online, 14 Aug. 2026
Silverada made the album official in Challis with a headlining set at the annual Braun Brothers Reunion.

— Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026

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