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as in communing
to form a close personal relationship
we just clicked from the moment we met
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as in succeeding
to turn out as planned or desired
sometimes an idea simply clicks
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Recent Examples of clicking
Always verify suspicious messages before clicking links or sharing information.
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Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
For example, email service providers could use AI solutions to improve brand lookalike detection, which prevents people from clicking on fake emails from Amazon or other popular shopping platforms.
—Kim Key, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Check out the trailer by clicking above.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Obtain a digital copy at that same site by clicking on the online link.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Many find the video by searching for YouTube’s origins, clicking on it out of curiosity about where the platform began.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Its rumble barreled over crowds gathered at KSC’s press site drowning out cheers, hollers and the clicking sounds of cameras snapping away pictures of the liftoff.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
The public can also report sightings of healthy animals by clicking here.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Check out Evan’s response below, and see the full session by clicking or tapping the link here.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026
For example, email service providers could use AI solutions to improve brand lookalike detection, which prevents people from clicking on fake emails from Amazon or other popular shopping platforms.
—Kim Key, PC Magazine, 3 Apr. 2026
Check out the trailer by clicking above.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 2 Apr. 2026
Obtain a digital copy at that same site by clicking on the online link.
—Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
Many find the video by searching for YouTube’s origins, clicking on it out of curiosity about where the platform began.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
Its rumble barreled over crowds gathered at KSC’s press site drowning out cheers, hollers and the clicking sounds of cameras snapping away pictures of the liftoff.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
The public can also report sightings of healthy animals by clicking here.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Check out Evan’s response below, and see the full session by clicking or tapping the link here.
—Evan Grant, Dallas Morning News, 28 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clicking
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The team were meek in defeat, but after a weekend carousing and communing in central London, Newcastle fans arrived at Wembley with a collective hangover.—
George Caulkin,
New York Times,
20 Mar. 2026
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Jefferson Airplane communing in the Haight.—
Joe Hagan,
Vanity Fair,
18 Mar. 2026
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Riedy plans to retire on April 30 as the president of Visit Lake County, with Maguire succeeding her in the top role on May 1 in Gurnee after a vote by the organization’s Board of Directors.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Some Idaho lawmakers have tried to bring down Boise’s Pride flag since last year, ultimately succeeding this year after the Legislature added a fine for violating a 2025 law that banned Pride and many other flags on government property.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
7 Apr. 2026
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The Pisces new moon creates opportunities for fulfillment through relating.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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In relating her story this way, Gisèle is restoring to the record her waking life.—
Gaby Wood,
Vogue,
21 Feb. 2026
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O’Leary continued that surge Saturday, going 4-for-4 with four singles, a walk and two runs as the Porters mounted a big rally before losing 8-7 to Joliet West in nine innings in the WJOL Tournament championship game at Slammers Stadium in Joliet.—
Steve Millar,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Apr. 2026
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Šilovs also allowed a goal in the first period that clanged off his mask before somehow going between his legs.—
Josh Yohe,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Clicking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clicking. Accessed 12 Apr. 2026.
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