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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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2
as in succeeding
to turn out as planned or desired
sometimes an idea simply clicks
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Recent Examples of clicking
All too often, clicking the back button in your browser doesn’t actually take you back.
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ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2026
The complaint walks through what is described as a potential transaction on StubHub by clicking on a seat from a map of seats.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2026
The messages claimed to provide access to recipients’ Social Security statements, and officials warned at the time that clicking the links could lead to identity theft, financial loss or compromised personal data.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
That includes actions that would usually require typing, clicking and scrolling, such as browsing websites and signing into accounts.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Listen to the full interview by clicking on the blue play button above.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
The European champions appear to be clicking into form at the right time, with the mood buoyant in the French capital.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Always verify suspicious messages before clicking links or sharing information.
—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
ArsTechnica, 14 Apr. 2026
The complaint walks through what is described as a potential transaction on StubHub by clicking on a seat from a map of seats.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Apr. 2026
The messages claimed to provide access to recipients’ Social Security statements, and officials warned at the time that clicking the links could lead to identity theft, financial loss or compromised personal data.
—Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 10 Apr. 2026
That includes actions that would usually require typing, clicking and scrolling, such as browsing websites and signing into accounts.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 10 Apr. 2026
Listen to the full interview by clicking on the blue play button above.
—Steve Inskeep, NPR, 9 Apr. 2026
The European champions appear to be clicking into form at the right time, with the mood buoyant in the French capital.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Always verify suspicious messages before clicking links or sharing information.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clicking
Verb
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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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The veteran forward has long been a thorn in their side, and has a long history of trying to injure Warriors, and succeeding at it.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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The company said Thursday that Karen Carter, Dow’s current chief operating officer, will become CEO on July 1, 2026, succeeding Jim Fitterling, who has led the materials science giant since 2018.—
Ruth Umoh,
Fortune,
14 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
Verb
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Schultz learned a lot going from his first big-league start on Tuesday to his second on Sunday.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Apr. 2026
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Murray’s route to 30 points was unorthodox, going 0-for-8 from 3-point range but making all 16 of his free throw attempts.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Clicking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clicking. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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