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as in related
to form a close personal relationship
we just clicked from the moment we met
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2
as in succeeded
to turn out as planned or desired
sometimes an idea simply clicks
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Recent Examples of clicked
In fact, the moment the torch was clicked off, the flames simply vanished.
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Then, about six months ago, something clicked.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 May 2026
In the locker room after the game when the Lakers prepared to break their last huddle, the lights suddenly clicked off.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Hawn and her After-School Kindness Crew co-writer, Oliver, clicked from the start.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
However, when having a little extra snooze might mean missing on an awesome deal, something just clicked.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
The musicians suggested a variety of reasons why the quartet clicked.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Our Geiger counter, which took live measurements of the environment, clicked quietly.
—Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Things really clicked when the two started putting their harmonies and guitar parts together for the first time.
—Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 24 Apr. 2026
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Then, about six months ago, something clicked.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 May 2026
In the locker room after the game when the Lakers prepared to break their last huddle, the lights suddenly clicked off.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Hawn and her After-School Kindness Crew co-writer, Oliver, clicked from the start.
—Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
However, when having a little extra snooze might mean missing on an awesome deal, something just clicked.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026
The musicians suggested a variety of reasons why the quartet clicked.
—Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
Our Geiger counter, which took live measurements of the environment, clicked quietly.
—Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
Things really clicked when the two started putting their harmonies and guitar parts together for the first time.
—Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 24 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clicked
Verb
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While chatting with the sovereign, Burgess said his treatment leaves him with a bad taste in his mouth, and King Charles instantly related.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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This issue is often software-related, either with the phone or the vehicle.—
Hartford Courant,
Hartford Courant,
12 May 2026
Verb
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The high-profile dispute presents an early challenge for Disney Chief Executive Josh D’Amaro, who succeeded longtime chief Bob Iger in March.—
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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He was succeeded by his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, who is considered more of an ideological extremist than his father.—
Michael Collins,
USA Today,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Psychic medium Patti Negri communed with the spirits at the Winchester Mystery House on Wednesday night to make a prediction on which team will win the Super Bowl on Sunday.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Canvas, the learning management system used by UC, Cal State, USC, Stanford and California community colleges, went offline Thursday during finals preparations after a massive cybersecurity breach at Instructure.—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
8 May 2026
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In the Hockomock league, Cheyenne Murray went 2-for-4 with a homer, two runs scored and three driven in as King Philip took down Canton 15-3.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Over time, the pair bonded over stories about life in the Outer Banks, surfing and fishing, as well as Sumner’s family fishing company.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
12 May 2026
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Watson grew up in DeKalb and instantly bonded with her high school AAU track and field teammates.—
Charlie De Mar,
CBS News,
11 May 2026
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“Clicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clicked. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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