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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
Start up a new account by clicking here to get a $150 bonus offer or a $1,500 first-bet safety net.
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Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Enter the details in the search bar or scan the pill bottle with your iPhone's camera by clicking the camera icon next to the search bar.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Game prediction Kansas City’s defense is clicking, and Steve Spanguolo is known for scheming against dynamic offenses.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Watch the trailer for Bigelow’s latest by clicking above.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
Young people also are realizing that clicking on other people's exaggerated lifestyles doesn't lead to a positive frame of mind.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The power play, on the other hand, still isn’t clicking.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
And more specifically, love us back by clicking on and sharing our articles.
—Fran Tirado, Them, 20 Dec. 2024
Avoid clicking on links in emails claiming to be from financial institutions, as these could be phishing attempts.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Sep. 2025
Enter the details in the search bar or scan the pill bottle with your iPhone's camera by clicking the camera icon next to the search bar.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 26 Sep. 2025
Game prediction Kansas City’s defense is clicking, and Steve Spanguolo is known for scheming against dynamic offenses.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2025
Watch the trailer for Bigelow’s latest by clicking above.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
Young people also are realizing that clicking on other people's exaggerated lifestyles doesn't lead to a positive frame of mind.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
The power play, on the other hand, still isn’t clicking.
—Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 21 Dec. 2024
And more specifically, love us back by clicking on and sharing our articles.
—Fran Tirado, Them, 20 Dec. 2024
Avoid clicking on links in emails claiming to be from financial institutions, as these could be phishing attempts.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 19 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clicking
Verb
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No amount of cold water swimming or walking barefoot in the grass or communing with birds has cured me.—
Polly Atkin
August 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Aug. 2025
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During camp, Edwards said kids enjoy the various activities available such as arts and crafts, archery, basketball, canoeing, the rock climbing wall, fishing, hiking, kayaking, swimming, volleyball and the trails — not to mention simply communing with nature.—
Brian Bell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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They were likely delayed by the recent leadership change, with Peter Friedlander succeeding Vernon Sanders as Head of Global TV for Amazon MGM Studios.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
3 Oct. 2025
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Mateer had a breakout year last season while succeeding Ward, then transferred to Oklahoma this offseason.—
Sam Khan Jr,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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The song, which is the second track on the album, makes several references and nods to some of Taylor's famous life, while also seemingly relating them to Swift.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Libra balanced scales also teach us that relating is a paradox.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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At its best, Notre Dame has played with an edge Freeman created by going for it on fourth down, sending blitzes with little coverage, calling fake punts.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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After going public together on social media, the pair have elicited strong reactions from people in their comments — some appalled by their age gap and others who quickly jump to their defense.—
Luke Chinman,
PEOPLE,
29 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Clicking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clicking. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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