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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
The singer, whose sophomore album arrives in August, said the dress instantly clicked.
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Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
While attending the red carpet on Wednesday, Rahma was also honest about the interviews that have not fully clicked.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Users clicked on a standard result 8% of the time when an AI summary was shown and 15% when there were none.
—Ming Zhu, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The elevator floor lights clicked downward.
—Jane Bua, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
Getlin’s and Pelayo’s cameras have yet to be clicked off.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
In fact, the moment the torch was clicked off, the flames simply vanished.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Then, about six months ago, something clicked.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 May 2026
In the locker room after the game when the Lakers prepared to break their last huddle, the lights suddenly clicked off.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 18 May 2026
While attending the red carpet on Wednesday, Rahma was also honest about the interviews that have not fully clicked.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Users clicked on a standard result 8% of the time when an AI summary was shown and 15% when there were none.
—Ming Zhu, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The elevator floor lights clicked downward.
—Jane Bua, New Yorker, 14 May 2026
Getlin’s and Pelayo’s cameras have yet to be clicked off.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
In fact, the moment the torch was clicked off, the flames simply vanished.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 May 2026
Then, about six months ago, something clicked.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 6 May 2026
In the locker room after the game when the Lakers prepared to break their last huddle, the lights suddenly clicked off.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clicked
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Genetic testing confirmed Benjamin had TUBA1A-related tubulinopathy, a rare genetic condition that affects brain development.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Dan Loeb's Third Point made broad portfolio changes in the first quarter, adding a series of technology and semiconductor-related positions as the hedge fund continued leaning into the artificial-intelligence trade, according to a new regulatory filing.—
Yun Li,
CNBC,
18 May 2026
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Nuno, who succeeded Graham Potter in late September on a three-year deal, has overseen 36 games, losing 16, winning 11 and drawing nine.—
Roshane Thomas,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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The government succeeded in reversing the fiscal deficit and achieving a budget surplus — a rare result in Argentina’s recent history — but the social cost of the austerity measures has drawn criticism.—
Clara Preve,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
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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
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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
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But the fairy godmother’s spell wore off early in Game 6, which was just 62 seconds old when Vegas went ahead to stay.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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Heartland recruit Sammy Atkinson went 3-for-4 with three runs and two triples, including a leadoff triple that sparked a three-run seventh as the Celtics (16-14) came back from a 5-3 deficit.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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The May 9 cold open focused on Matt Damon as Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, who bonded at a bar with Jost's Hegseth and Ansari's Kash Patel.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
17 May 2026
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Home economists who bonded at South Dakota State College in Brookings, (Arlene was a student, Mabel, 14 years her senior, was her teacher).—
Nancy Vienneau,
Southern Living,
17 May 2026
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“Clicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clicked. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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