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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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as in succeeded
to turn out as planned or desired
sometimes an idea simply clicks
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Recent Examples of clicked
In the locker room after the game when the Lakers prepared to break their last huddle, the lights suddenly clicked off.
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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
Yet, the offense hasn’t clicked collectively.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
With Zuccarello out, Hynes tried both Bobby Brink and Vladimir Tarasenko with the top unit; neither of them clicked.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
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
Yet, the offense hasn’t clicked collectively.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
With Zuccarello out, Hynes tried both Bobby Brink and Vladimir Tarasenko with the top unit; neither of them clicked.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 23 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clicked
Verb
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The two most common issues that can potentially be helped by a low-protein diet are kidney- and liver-related issues.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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That starts with retooling the permitting process that approves — or, more often, holds up — major power generation, mining and other critical infrastructure and defense-related projects.—
Tom Cotton,
Washington Post,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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If everyone succeeded, the box got shorter for the next round, while the other participants hovered nearby to catch anyone who wobbled.—
Lily Hautau,
CNN Money,
3 May 2026
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Kelly Donohoe had just succeeded Tony Severino as the Hawklets’ head coach.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
3 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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Maya Melendez, a ninth grader, went 3-for-4 with a home run, double and 7 RBI for the Patriots.—
Buddy Collings,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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The fans went home happy after an apparent makeup call wiped out a Saints go-ahead field goal, and the Packers avoided a 1-3 start by escaping with a 28-27 victory.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The mishaps and mini-crises bonded the staff together and sometimes amused the viewing audience as well.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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Even those outside that group, like Rulla and Rosie, are bonded to Jo-Ellen through their strife.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
1 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Clicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clicked. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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