Synonyms of clicks

clicks

verb

present tense third-person singular of click

1

as in communes

to form a close personal relationship

we just clicked from the moment we met

Synonyms & Similar Words

• communes
• relates
• bonds
• hits it off
• sympathizes
• identifies
• befriends
• empathizes

2

as in succeeds

to turn out as planned or desired

sometimes an idea simply clicks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• succeeds
• goes
• delivers
• bears fruit
• delivers the goods
• works out
• comes off
• catches fire
• goes over
• pans out
• does the trick
• flourishes
• goes like clockwork
• catches on
• thrives
• percolates
• prospers
• cooks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fails
• misses
• folds
• bombs
• collapses
• flops
• founders
• strikes out
• slips
• flunks
• washes out
• struggles
• languishes
• declines
• sinks
• flounders
• slumps
• wanes
• skids
• crashes
• crumbles
• chokes
• misfires
• miscarries
• goes under
• falls down
• cracks up
• flames out
• craters
• implodes
• self-destructs

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of clicks

If that third pitch clicks, Carlon has a clear path to an MLB rotation and could become the jewel of Toronto’s 2026 draft. — Mitch Bannon, New York Times, 12 July 2026

The box clicks into the seat's underside, with the wires neatly concealed between the base and the back support bar. — Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 9 July 2026

But by the time a user clicks, a lot of that persuasion and convincing has already happened. — Megan Poinski, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Not only that, but government meetings are just clicks away on your cell phone or laptop, an advance that was hastened by the COVID-19 pandemic. — Steve Bousquet, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2026

The story demonstrates that a real apology requires behavioral follow-through, a lesson that clicks instantly with young viewers because it’s wrapped in an upbeat, memorable tune. — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 3 June 2026

When Alamo clicks, the gun is empty. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 1 June 2026

Fortunately, the emotional spar fest between the queen of withering glares and snippy comments — award winner Allison Janney — and the onstage king of stammering self involvement — Andrew Rannells — clicks in director/writer Jim Rash dramedy debut. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 28 May 2026

People need time to experiment and find the use case that actually clicks for their specific role. — Rob Giglio, Fortune, 28 May 2026