Dart and Tarry

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Dart verb - To make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements.

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Tarry is an antonym for dart.

Nearby Words: darted, darting, darter

Tarry verb - To move or act slowly.

Usage example: the dean tarried in making his decision, still not sure if he should suspend the student or not

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Dart is an antonym for tarry.

Nearby Words: tarred, tarried, tarrying

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Tarry and Dart. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/dart/tarry

Dart & Tarry. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/dart/tarry>.

Tarry or Dart. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/dart/tarry.

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