as in to dart
to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements
the horse's tail flicked in restless irritation
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as in movie
a story told by means of a series of continuously projected pictures and a sound track
we could catch a flick together next weekend
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Recent Examples of flick
Frederick Dreier, Outside, 16 Dec. 2025
But my favorite moments came after dark, when the mountain lights flicked on, and the sky turned still.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2025
Aside from one flick on the stroke of half-time that released Noah Okafor, there was little to remind you the No 9 was even on the pitch on Saturday.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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Verb
The proverbial lightbulb flicked on.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 16 Dec. 2025
But my favorite moments came after dark, when the mountain lights flicked on, and the sky turned still.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
Noun
Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz, the stars of the swashbuckling 1999 adventure flick and its sequel The Mummy Returns, are in talks to reunite in a new Mummy movie in the works at Universal, Entertainment Weekly has learned.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Nov. 2025
Aside from one flick on the stroke of half-time that released Noah Okafor, there was little to remind you the No 9 was even on the pitch on Saturday.
—Beren Cross, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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Verb
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During early warm-ups for the Broncos-Chargers game, Dobbins spent over 30 minutes catching up with former Los Angeles teammates and coaches, darting over to the stands to sign a few autographs.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
4 Jan. 2026
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The 18-year-old Englishman became the youngest ever darts world champion a year ago after beating three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
3 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This opening scene establishes a human, forgiving tone for a movie in which we are often encouraged to laugh with our heroes but never at them.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Jan. 2026
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In 2014, the actress won another SAG Award for outstanding performance by a female actor for playing attorney Linda Kenney Baden opposite Al Pacino in David Mamet's 2013 TV movie Phil Spector.—
Diane J. Cho,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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Identity takes the lead as the Moon flits into your sign, so your tone, pace, and choices are most likely to set the mood for everyone today.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2026
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One by one, people of all ages silently stare at the camera for several seconds as emotions flit across their faces.—
Michaëla de Lacaze Mohrmann,
Artforum,
1 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The series originally aired for six seasons and included two feature films.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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The 2026 Golden Globes are tonight — the first major award show of the year to honor standouts in film and television.—
Jordan Freiman,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The president’s guests — which included top members of his administration, MAGA allies and big-time political donors — noshed on hors d’oeuvres and downed exotic cocktails while jazz music blared and burlesque dancers fluttered their fans.—
Garrett Haake,
NBC news,
3 Nov. 2025
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The all-new Elevance Concept SUV isn't as immediately lovable as the classic Delica Chamonix 4x4 vans that still make our hearts flutter generations later.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Get ready to dance off your Thanksgiving dinner and kick off the holiday season with a night of funk, fun, and giving back.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
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Today the Moon in your sign is dancing with fair Venus creating pleasant feelings between you and everyone else.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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“Flick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flick. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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