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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
Something, however, clicked after his first interception.
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Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
When Gieske pointed the knife at the man and his sister, the man clicked his handgun’s safety and asked Gieske to get away from them, the complaint said.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2025
The defense finally clicked last week against Nebraska, but quarterback Jayden Maiava (9 of 23, 135 yards, no touchdown, one interception) had his worst passing performance of the season.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
After initially failing and spending a summer teaching herself the craft, something clicked.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
After more than a decade grinding in the pop machine, something about Zara Larsson finally clicked this summer.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
After watching the clip, Swift clicked the heart button.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Choirs of insects clicked and hummed.
—Ryan Knighton, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
Jenna’s title didn’t mean much to Maya at first—just another name in the sea of specialists—but from their first conversation, something clicked.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 27 Oct. 2025
Miami Herald, 9 Nov. 2025
When Gieske pointed the knife at the man and his sister, the man clicked his handgun’s safety and asked Gieske to get away from them, the complaint said.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2025
The defense finally clicked last week against Nebraska, but quarterback Jayden Maiava (9 of 23, 135 yards, no touchdown, one interception) had his worst passing performance of the season.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 6 Nov. 2025
After initially failing and spending a summer teaching herself the craft, something clicked.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 5 Nov. 2025
After more than a decade grinding in the pop machine, something about Zara Larsson finally clicked this summer.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2025
After watching the clip, Swift clicked the heart button.
—Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Choirs of insects clicked and hummed.
—Ryan Knighton, AFAR Media, 31 Oct. 2025
Jenna’s title didn’t mean much to Maya at first—just another name in the sea of specialists—but from their first conversation, something clicked.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clicked
Verb
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However, evidence of their involvement based on their ownership, partnerships, or the often-secretive nature of their locations made clear that at least part of their purpose is weapons-related.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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Many reported encountering error messages suggesting technical or browser-related issues, impacting their ability to watch the high-stakes live performances and real-time eliminations.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Sheinbaum administration has not really succeeded in getting a grip on security and violence in Michoacán, said Bill Booth, a lecturer in Latin American History at University College London.—
Ellie Cook,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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California’s redistricting ballot measure succeeded among voters statewide.—
David Zimmermann,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Nov. 2025
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After that day, when I was given the book which promised to answer all of my bloody questions—my long-suffering American Girl doll went into the closet.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
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On the other sideline, Lawrence went 13-for-23 for 158 yards with one touchdown and one interception.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The poster Chris Equale and his fiancee, Sarah Rasmussen, from Great Falls, Virginia, told that Fiona and her best friend Kili met while out on their daily walks, and immediately bonded.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Valentina may prefer people but the two dogs bonded well.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Clicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clicked. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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