clicked

past tense of click

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of clicked The straight tonearm ending in a (swappable) moving magnet phono cartridge points downward, and mechanical controls to the side are pushed, turned and clicked for playback. New Atlas, 14 Aug. 2026 Bitsight found that some H96 devices may have quietly clicked ads or routed outside traffic through a household's internet connection. Jesse Watson , Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026 That detail clicked into the novel in a great way for me, as did countless other little sights and encounters, which all started to form a world for David in my mind. Deborah Treisman, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026 Ten seconds after the hallway latch clicked shut, the front door opened, and a man with a rifle walked in. Idaho Statesman, 7 Aug. 2026 As mentioned above, in scooter mode, the pedals rest on a small bit of metal that can extend from the frame or be clicked into the scooter’s body and held out of the way. ArsTechnica, 5 Aug. 2026 Others tried to widen their gaze to make sure their eyes would be open as the camera clicked, though the afternoon sun was tempting us to squint. Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2026 Within seven minutes, 7,000 people have viewed the story, and 2,000 of them have clicked on the link to the dress. Rebecca Jennings, Vulture, 30 July 2026 Then in spring training this year, Hollowell again messed around with different changeup grips while incorporating mental cues from previous coaches, and something clicked with a circle-change grip. Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 25 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clicked
Verb
  • The rate at which coronavirus tests are coming back positive is increasing, as are viral levels in wastewater and COVID-related hospitalizations.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Doing so checks the name for any active charges or warrants, including those that are immigration related.
    Marisa Peñaloza, NPR, 14 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The second attempt in March 2021 succeeded, with images showing crowds that had gathered to witness the launch.
    Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
  • In January 2021 the party officially became Reform UK, and two months later Farage stepped down as the party’s leader; Richard Tice, a property developer, succeeded him.
    Nick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • The Romans had their thermae, the Japanese communed in onsens, and Native American tribes gathered in sweat lodges.
    Jen Murphy, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 May 2026
  • 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
  • At the beginning of the year, some volunteers within Coppell ISD went door-to-door to recruit and keep students in public education.
    Lacey Beasley, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The 22-year-old went from playing in the fourth tier of English football to getting an unexpected call from national team head coach Sarina Wiegman.
    Emily Olsen, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • But when Justin and Tori Cannarelli, of New York, brought Louie, a duckling, home for a short visit, the bird and the dog immediately bonded – and Barley was once again good as gold.
    David Morgan, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • As for her relationship with Prince, Khan said the two bonded over literature.
    Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

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“Clicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clicked. Accessed 17 Aug. 2026.

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