clicked

verb

past tense of click
1
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 That feeling clicked into place during JYT’s first performance together at the SIX Compound yearly dance showcase in Los Angeles this April. — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 7 Oct. 2026 The offense clicked on all cylinders, with five rushing touchdowns, amid a dominant performance in a 45-24 road win over the Saints on Monday Night Football. — Rod Beard, AJC.com, 6 Oct. 2026 The commenter recommended a farm called Moonlight Ridge, and Marris clicked over to its Facebook page, which was filled with pictures of velvety Nubian goats. — CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026 Braga explained how the third season was where everything finally clicked into gear and livened up the show. — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 26 Sep. 2026 Everything just clicked, from marketing and distribution to acting. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 26 Sep. 2026 Links inside the summaries themselves got clicked 1% of the time. — Boris Kulakhmetov, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026 He was matched with Palm Beach hatmaker Kai Lassen; the two first clicked over a marathon texting session, then made googly eyes at each other over coffee. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026 Victims who clicked those ads were redirected to fake banking websites controlled by the criminals, according to the DOJ. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clicked
  1. related
  2. succeeded
  3. communed
  4. went
  5. bonded
Verb
  • The University of Arizona has suspended activities at its fraternities following persistent reports of misconduct, including assault, hazing and drug and alcohol-related behavior, a university official said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Oct. 2026
  • One study found that, while just under half of hiring managers looked for AI and related tech skills, nearly three quarters (73%) prized critical thinking/problem-solving, and 65% looked for adaptability/learning agility.
    — Reynald Fasciaux, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of related
Verb
  • Through the long course of the MCU project, Marvel Studios has succeeded in diversifying its fanbase.
    — Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Former president Dilma Rousseff, who succeeded Lula in 2010, was impeached in 2016, having been accused of budget manipulation.
    — Chloe Taylor,Thomas Da Graca Barlow, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of succeeded
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
Definition of communed
Verb
  • Jaguar once went head-to-head with competitors like Mercedes-Benz and BMW, making splashy appearances in James Bond films.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Moya went from doubting her ability to handle full-time work to thriving on it.
    — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of went
Verb
  • Rather than relying on conventional nuts and bolts, which can add significant weight, the students bonded the structure together.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 30 Sep. 2026
  • In the comments, ARMY bonded over their disbelief and excitement that the K-pop star had finally posted.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of bonded

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“Clicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clicked. Accessed 12 Oct. 2026.

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