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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
They had not truly clicked by that stage, but Saka was making decisive actions week after week.
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Art De Roché, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
The three played together and clicked, which Lee notes was no easy feat, as fitting in with Rush involves a complicated calculus of technique and feel, as well as communicating unique musical nuances.
—Annie Zaleski, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
After the loss, Hurts was questioned about the Eagles’ offensive line which hasn’t quite clicked this season despite the previous unbeaten start.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Still, once the basics clicked, the game proved to be fun, interactive, and rewarding—encouraging tweens and teens to think critically, expand their word skills, and sharpen their competitive edge.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Against the Bengals, everything finally clicked for both.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Within weeks, posters appeared on the walls of my school, offering Headspace to kids who clicked a QR code.
—Jack Korngold, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2025
Their mama clapped and the lamp in the entryway clicked on.
—David Wright Faladé, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
And, for some reason, that clicked.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 24 Sep. 2025
Art De Roché, New York Times, 9 Oct. 2025
The three played together and clicked, which Lee notes was no easy feat, as fitting in with Rush involves a complicated calculus of technique and feel, as well as communicating unique musical nuances.
—Annie Zaleski, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
After the loss, Hurts was questioned about the Eagles’ offensive line which hasn’t quite clicked this season despite the previous unbeaten start.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
Still, once the basics clicked, the game proved to be fun, interactive, and rewarding—encouraging tweens and teens to think critically, expand their word skills, and sharpen their competitive edge.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Against the Bengals, everything finally clicked for both.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Within weeks, posters appeared on the walls of my school, offering Headspace to kids who clicked a QR code.
—Jack Korngold, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2025
Their mama clapped and the lamp in the entryway clicked on.
—David Wright Faladé, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
And, for some reason, that clicked.
—Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clicked
Verb
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The other problem was partner-related.—
Jonas Siegel,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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Humanoid designs often face persistent challenges with walking stability, arm dexterity, and battery consumption, problems that are both software- and hardware-related.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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There have been multiple efforts to repeal the law but none have succeeded yet.—
Aliss Higham,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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Yes, the Revolution succeeded in part because President Jimmy Carter, a champion of human rights in the wake of the Vietnam War, distanced himself from the Somoza family.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Smith-Schuster tumbled backward to the ground, jumped up and went after Branch.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
13 Oct. 2025
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Showing confidence the whole night that the outcome wouldn’t really be in doubt, BSU went for it seven times on fourth down, converting six of those.—
Jim Keyser,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The younger pup instantly became Bentley’s baby sister, and the two bonded right away.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Lest that sound daunting, the three, who bonded over the summer while workshopping the show with the creative team, don’t seem worried.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Clicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clicked. Accessed 13 Oct. 2025.
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