flick (off)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flick (off)
Verb
  • When opponents control the midfield, press high and cut off those vertical routes, Iceland struggles to progress the ball or retain meaningful possession.
    Asli Pelit, New York Times, 22 June 2025
  • Iran may retaliate against U.S. forces in the region, cut off a global oil supply route or try to accelerate its nuclear program.
    Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
Verb
  • Whether legislators draw up new legislation regarding the sale and use of THC remains to be seen.
    Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
  • Alex Hannum, the Hawks coach who had to put himself into the game because of his team’s foul trouble, drew up a wild play in a desperate attempt to force a third OT.
    The Athletic NBA Staff, New York Times, 22 June 2025
Verb
  • The photos of the prototype show shocks at each wheel for a smooth ride, a headlight and LED strip light to the front while the renders add turn signaling and a braking tail-light to the safety equation.
    Paul Ridden June 22, New Atlas, 22 June 2025
  • Regarding pilot training, the National Civil Aviation Agency (Anac) established minimum training standards specifically for braking system failures.
    Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The screen for exhibits was shut off and the witness, Special Agent DeLeassa Penland, and the jurors were given headphones to watch some videos from Oct. 14, 2012.
    Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2025
  • In other words, the idea of the Qataris shutting off the monetary supply line to the French capital is pretty misguided.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 15 June 2025
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“Flick (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flick%20%28off%29. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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