FLIES AT Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

flies at

phrase

present tense third-person singular of fly at

as in attacks

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 flies at The inspector found a moldy strawberry, mildew inside the ice machine and flies at the main bar. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Aug. 2026 The Iskander missile flies at six to seven times the speed of sound and can carry up to 700 kilograms of explosives. — Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 30 July 2026 Scented liners and deodorizing products can also keep flies at bay. — Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 16 July 2026

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sets at

Phrase

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
Hotel hop during the day to see your favorite artists’ sets at the pool, and maybe even some surprise ones.

— Lisa Kocay, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026