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

Ream intercepted a Bosnia goal kick at midfield and passed to Tyler Adams, who flicked to Tillman. — ABC News, 1 July 2026 After Florian Wirtz crossed in from the left side of the pitch, Kai Havertz got just enough of his head on the ball to flick it into the far side of the goal. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026

Noun

The action-adventure heist flick was directed by Guy Ritchie who has a knack for making scintillating cinema. — Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 Aside from Cody Gakpo’s goal, which got going after a hydration break with a flick-on from big man to little man, Wout Weghorst to Summerville, what were the stand-out moments for the Netherlands against Morocco? — James Horncastle, New York Times, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for flick

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flick

Verb

His plan worked, and the bear darted to the side of the road before disappearing back into the woods.

— Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
So far, the Pentagon has released three batches of files ranging from decades-old FBI reports to more recent military videos showing orbs darting or soaring through the sky.

— CBS News, CBS News, 1 July 2026

Definition of dart

Noun

At the time, the movie superstar confessed to nervously practicing the song alone in his pickup truck, in his garage, to get the complicated rap right.

— Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Be sure to follow me for all your daily puzzle-solving guides, TV show and movie reviews and more here on this blog!

— Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of movie

Verb

The Spanish, who had at first just flitted along the coast in their galleons, had begun marching inland and overland from Mexico with crosses and soldiers and soldiers’ families.

— Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026
Mosquitoes and moths flit around porch lights all night long.

— Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 June 2026

Definition of flit

Noun

The nomination for variety special (pre-recorded) means Swift herself is a nominee as the performer and a producer of the concert film, which showcased the final performance of her record-breaking tour.

— Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
As a result, more producers have chosen to go elsewhere, leaving a quieter landscape for Georgians seeking employment in film and TV.

— Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 9 July 2026