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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
Yet early in spring training last year something clicked, and Chapman went on to enjoy one of the best seasons of his 17-year career.
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Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Since then, he’s immediately clicked as a valuable depth contributor.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Coupland told him, and something clicked.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Everything clicked in the victory against Purdue.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
These small action figures, which can be physically folded and clicked into place, offer a brief break from the constant screen tapping many kids do at mealtimes.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 4 Feb. 2026
Then, in late 2024, King clicked the gear again.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
The movie clicked past the $300 million mark at the global box office earlier this week, and last weekend, the pic surpassed Feig’s Bridesmaids as his highest-grossing movie.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
The Chargers’ offense clicked at times but never seemed to realize its full potential despite back-to-back 11-win seasons.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 15 Feb. 2026
Since then, he’s immediately clicked as a valuable depth contributor.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2026
Coupland told him, and something clicked.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
Everything clicked in the victory against Purdue.
—Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 6 Feb. 2026
These small action figures, which can be physically folded and clicked into place, offer a brief break from the constant screen tapping many kids do at mealtimes.
—Sarah Scott, Parents, 4 Feb. 2026
Then, in late 2024, King clicked the gear again.
—Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
The movie clicked past the $300 million mark at the global box office earlier this week, and last weekend, the pic surpassed Feig’s Bridesmaids as his highest-grossing movie.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 30 Jan. 2026
The Chargers’ offense clicked at times but never seemed to realize its full potential despite back-to-back 11-win seasons.
—Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clicked
Verb
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Their conversations were all bobsled-related.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Feb. 2026
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The weekend ended with an entertaining display of the sort of effort that’s been absent for so long from the annual exhibition, and while these two things aren’t necessarily related, Sunday’s showcase suggests that even the league’s seemingly most intractable flaws might be remediable.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Rooted in 200 years of personal history, the hotel has succeeded in paying homage to the area’s history as well as serving as a modern gathering place for the local community.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Feb. 2026
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The designer succeeded former Gucci artistic director Sabato De Sarno in March 2025.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
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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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Days after Guthrie went missing, TMZ was among the first to report on an initial note demanding millions of dollars in Bitcoin for her safe return.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Mathurin, acquired from Indiana at the trade deadline, was 12 for 22 from the field, while Leonard went eight for 18 and scored at least 20 points for the 34th consecutive game.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The men were Midwest Baptist ministers bonded in a crusade for civil rights.—
Brian McCollum,
Freep.com,
17 Feb. 2026
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Kowalewski bonded out of the Turner Guilford Knight Correctional Center on Tuesday.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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“Clicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clicked. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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