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
Byerik Stokstad, science.org, 20 Mar. 2025
Martinez flicks the ball towards Thuram and behind them, Nicolo Barella is ready to receive the lay-off, with De Jong and Pedri occupied by the long pass.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2025
De Armas — who appeared in the 2021 James Bond flick No Time to Die and leads the upcoming From the World of John Wick: Ballerina — previously praised Cruise's talents in a 2023 interview with USA Today.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 5 May 2025
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Verb
The chick once again flicked its head; the wasp quickly flew away, as if heeding a warning.
—Byerik Stokstad, science.org, 20 Mar. 2025
Martinez flicks the ball towards Thuram and behind them, Nicolo Barella is ready to receive the lay-off, with De Jong and Pedri occupied by the long pass.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 1 May 2025
Noun
While Fineman might attract viewers to this modest streamer flick, Morelos, whose previous credits include That 90s Show, emerges as the real discovery.
—Lovia Gyarkye, HollywoodReporter, 8 May 2025
De Armas — who appeared in the 2021 James Bond flick No Time to Die and leads the upcoming From the World of John Wick: Ballerina — previously praised Cruise's talents in a 2023 interview with USA Today.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flick
Verb
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McDavid darted around the ice with his usual flair and notched three helpers.—
Daniel Nugent-Bowman,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Vacationers who were camping nearby tried to capture the dog, but she got spooked and darted off into the wilderness.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Naked Gun! movies) will teach viewers his 15 rules of writing parody.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
15 May 2025
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And Sally Hawkins’ character (Laura!) seems creepy as hell in the horror movie, masterminded by directors Danny and Michael Philippou (Talk to Me), due out May 30.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2025
Verb
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Visitors can fish, swim, and paddle on Lake Shelby, see native flora and fauna at the Nature Center on Middle Lake, and flit around the Butterfly Garden east of Little Lake.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2025
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Just don’t get too set on a bedtime—the aurora borealis might surprise you by flitting across the sky on a cloudless night.—
Maggie Fuller,
AFAR Media,
23 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The film, which will release in theaters May 23, will feature Tom Cruise behind the wheel of a Jeep Wrangler 4xe, Stellantis said.—
Liam Rappleye,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Affleck portrayed the Caped Crusader in multiple films, including 2017's Justice League.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
22 May 2025
Verb
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His shot from just beyond the left circle deflected off Toronto defenseman Morgan Rielly before fluttering past goaltender Joseph Woll and into the net.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
10 May 2025
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The red and yellow of Vietnam’s national flag was everywhere in the city — fluttering from buildings, painted on the faces of eager teenagers and on the T-shirts of those who had traveled to the city from all over the country.—
Aniruddha Ghosal,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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There’s singing, dancing, bubbles and of course the Hot Dog Dance so synonymous with the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
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The music video is no different, with psychedelic graphics, bright colors and dancing Smurfs galore (with Rihanna, 37, playing Smurfette).—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
16 May 2025
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“Flick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flick. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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