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
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2026
Pulisic made the pass, and Tim flicked the ball into the net, past the sliding goalkeeper.
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Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Clustered beside the orange panic alarm light in the top right corner of the room, the TV monitors flick between hallways and milieu every 10 seconds.
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Ashley Andreou,
STAT,
22 June 2026
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Verb
Plata’s goal was assisted by substitute Kevin Rodriguez, who flicked teammate Moises Caicedo’s corner kick right before the winning goal.
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Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
25 June 2026
Pulisic made the pass, and Tim flicked the ball into the net, past the sliding goalkeeper.
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Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
Noun
Yamal’s flicks and tricks in his 45-minute appearance were almost enough to make memories for life, while Oyarzabal should have completed his hat-trick (both players would be substituted at the break).
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
Clustered beside the orange panic alarm light in the top right corner of the room, the TV monitors flick between hallways and milieu every 10 seconds.
—
Ashley Andreou,
STAT,
22 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for flick
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flick
Verb
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This type dispenses altogether with nest-building and partnering and simply darts around squirting.
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My eyes darted back and forth, trying to grasp the imposing silhouette in its entirety.
Noun
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With the 50/50 revenue breakdown between studios and movie theaters, a $250 million movie generally needs to reach $500 million globally to break even.
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Matt Spicer directed the movie, written by Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel.
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Another trio flitted about the main kitchen.
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Within moments, someone pointed out a starling flitting across the hazy sky.
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The film received six Oscar nominees, including one for Blyth, and Crawford — who became good friends with Blyth — won best actress for her role.
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The pair posed for photos and watched the film together.
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But Curls Ultra aren’t solely interested in resurrecting the mysticism of the past or indulging in the parties of the present, the occasional fluttering flute solo or boisterous sax line notwithstanding.
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Cassettes fluttered, CDs skipped, and choosing a dozen albums for a trip meant leaving dozens more behind.
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Cape Verde's been leading the offense, with several opportunities dancing around the Saudi net, but without precision.
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Each member of the band had their moment to shine while the crowd danced on the soggy earth, not minding the conditions one bit.
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“Flick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flick. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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