as in darted
to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements
the horse's tail flicked in restless irritation
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Recent Examples of flicked
The sixth-tier side doubled their advantage shortly after the hour mark as a deflected effort fell into the path of Buckley-Ricketts, who adjusted his body and flicked past goalkeeper Walter Benitez.
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Ali Rampling, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
The suspect poured gasoline on the girls as well as both officers, flicked a lighter and set the room ablaze.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
This means that every once in a while, if the wind gusts just right (or wrong), your breath may still get flicked up onto your glasses.
—New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2026
This month, the orange exclamation point warning flicked on in my vehicle.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 16 Dec. 2025
The proverbial lightbulb flicked on.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 16 Dec. 2025
But my favorite moments came after dark, when the mountain lights flicked on, and the sky turned still.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
After initially suspecting a bullet or debris flicked up by a truck, the police ruled out both.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Kravitz's new cut couldn't be fresher, with blunt, flicked out ends that barely reach below her ears.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2025
Ali Rampling, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
The suspect poured gasoline on the girls as well as both officers, flicked a lighter and set the room ablaze.
—Angie Dimichele, Sun Sentinel, 8 Jan. 2026
This means that every once in a while, if the wind gusts just right (or wrong), your breath may still get flicked up onto your glasses.
—New Atlas, 5 Jan. 2026
This month, the orange exclamation point warning flicked on in my vehicle.
—Jackie Charniga, Freep.com, 16 Dec. 2025
The proverbial lightbulb flicked on.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 16 Dec. 2025
But my favorite moments came after dark, when the mountain lights flicked on, and the sky turned still.
—Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 15 Dec. 2025
After initially suspecting a bullet or debris flicked up by a truck, the police ruled out both.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
Kravitz's new cut couldn't be fresher, with blunt, flicked out ends that barely reach below her ears.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flicked
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With the game out of reach, Kuechly undercut receiver John Brown, intercepted Palmer and darted in for a 22-yard touchdown.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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The Broncos could hardly stop running back James Cook with a head of steam, as Cook darted up wide-open holes time and again in a 24-carry, 117-yard performance.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
18 Jan. 2026
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Valentino and his longtime partner Giancarlo Giammetti flitted among their homes — which also included places in New York, London, Rome, Capri and Gstaad, Switzerland — traveling with their pack of pugs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Jan. 2026
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On the 10-mile drive to the school, Gussick’s mind flitted to every possible scenario.—
Natalie Eilbert,
jsonline.com,
15 Dec. 2025
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The clergy made a full lap around the field to make sure all the angles were covered, including the end where Loop's very makeable kick fluttered wide.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Almost 35 years later, the fight that started before that single envelope fluttered into his cell is not over.—
Faith Karimi,
CNN Money,
27 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The toddler danced around, incapable of containing his energy.—
Maeva Bambuck,
CNN Money,
1 Feb. 2026
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Pacheco danced on her college team at San Jose State, then danced professionally for the Disney Cruise Line and Great America.—
Jason Mastrodonato,
Mercury News,
1 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Flicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flicked. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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