FLICK Synonyms: 47 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

Definition of flick

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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flick

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noun

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

Verb

Coming for a variety of longtime critics of the merger, opposition rose and suspicion about the settlement served to pour gasoline on an already flicking fire. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026 He’s getting hit sometimes, and just flicking this ball out there. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Noun

The seemingly good numbers flick at a gloomier reality, however. — Joel Mathis, TheWeek, 20 Oct. 2026 Long before the 63-year-old writer, musician, and TV personality became one of the most recognizable film critics in the United Kingdom, Kermode was just another British kid infatuated with rockabilly and horror flicks. — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flick

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Verb

On the next drive, Ford took the snap and bobbled it before securing the ball and darting around the edge to run for a five-yard touchdown.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Wild guanacos—llama-like camelids with dark-red fur—darted across the road.

— Jordan Salama, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026

Definition of dart

Noun

In a generation of heartbreakers, Ne-Yo became a living embodiment of the movie What Women Want.

— Clover Hope, Pitchfork, 25 Oct. 2026
However, this movie carries a hefty $100 million price tag (stop-motion animation is labor-intensive and takes years to produce) and likely won’t turn a theatrical profit.

— Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026

Definition of movie

Noun

The film itself is non-linear and does not have a voiceover, both of which were unusual choices for the time.

— Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
The actor’s more recent film credits include Tim Burton’s 2019 Dumbo remake and Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024).

— Kelly Martinez, Entertainment Weekly, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of film

Verb

The big night As a photographer’s shutter clicks, Folger flutters a mascara wand over her lashes while preparing for opening night at the Elysian.

— Meredith Maran, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026
To achieve that fluttering action, the material in these baits is very soft.

— Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of flutter

Verb

At 1,502 square feet, Studio is an intimate, speakeasy-style nightclub with dark interiors, theatrical lighting and an immersive sound system designed for dancing.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 30 Oct. 2026
Not only does an in-the-flesh Kassir appear with Booker dancing in the background with the Crypt Keeper, but Kassir told us the shoot had a very special guest.

— Chaz Kangas, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026