flick 1 of 2

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

2 of 2

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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Verb
That's a little surprising since the design eliminates the separate fold-out floor, but the Roof Space 4 flicks the scale needle to a hefty 198 lb (90 kg), well more than the 165-lb (75-kg) Skycamp 3.0 or 180-lb (82-kg) Condor 2 XL. New Atlas, 11 Mar. 2025 Remember how the screens made noises, how the crew flicked switches and how the navigation officer turned a dial to control his computer? David G.w. Birch, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
Noun
The other tuna dodged their dead companions with a flick of the tail and continued their mad carousel. Julia Amberger, Nanni Fontana, Marzio Mian, & Nicola Scevola (tr. Elettra Pauletto), The Dial, 3 Apr. 2025 The large, herbivorous mammals, which can grow to more than 13 feet long and weigh up to 3,500 pounds, can be deceptively fast in short bursts with a flick of the tail. David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for flick
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Verb
  • As Duren cut-off Brunson’s lane, Bridges created one of his own: His man, Malik Beasley, turned his head towards the paint, and Bridges darted to the top of the key.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 22 Apr. 2025
  • From pole, Hamilton darted in front of Verstappen and kept him at bay heading into Turn 1.
    Luke Smith, The Athletic, 22 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • His family retained their love for Italian culture, and Bergoglio grew up listening to opera and watching every Italian movie that came to town.
    Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 21 Apr. 2025
  • The actress, who had shaved her head in 2024 for a movie role, managed to keep her lack of hair hidden until the awards show.
    Brittany Talarico, People.com, 21 Apr. 2025
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  • Endemic species of long, segmented bristle worms and tiny crustaceans graze on bacteria mats and flit among fields of chemosynthetic tube worms, growing thick as grass.
    Christian Elliott, Smithsonian Magazine, 21 Apr. 2025
  • During a hike through Robinsons Island, visitors can spot boreal chickadees, red crossbills and yellow warblers flitting along the branches, while the refuge’s many beaches are perfect for spotting shorebirds like the willet and greater yellowlegs.
    Jared Ranahan, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Internationally, the film added $10.1 million for a worldwide start of $18.1 million.
    Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 27 Apr. 2025
  • The Guardian newspaper reports that the former Doctor Who star – who appeared in the 2005 film adaptation of Rowling’s book Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire – gave his opinion of Rowling in answer to questions posed by a group of neurodivergent young adults in ITV’s show The Assembly.
    Caroline Frost, Deadline, 27 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • While some birds can flutter in place momentarily, the hummingbird can hover in one place for an extended period, fly forward or backward, and move at an incredible speed.
    Ernie Cowan, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2025
  • Less enjoyable: being assaulted by the insects that are fluttering around the porch lights, just waiting for an opportunity to be ushered indoors.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • By 60 months, the child does not sing, dance, or act for you.
    Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 21 Apr. 2025
  • The goal was the result of a sensational play by Theodore, who collected a puck at the blue line, danced into open ice, froze Gustavsson with a slap shot fake, and fed Dorofeyev for a one-timer into a wide-open net.
    Michael Russo, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2025

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“Flick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flick. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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