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
White flicked home a diving header, off an entry pass played by Bruno Caicedo, to cap the scoring in the 87th minute.
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CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
There was one possible offside from the initial cross, a second if the ball had been flicked on in the next phase, followed by doubt over whether the Coventry City striker had scored with his arm.
—Graham Scott, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Just then the lights in the apartment flicked off and on, then off again, leaving them in the dark, so Louise hung up.
—Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Noel Caliskan played a short pass to the right corner of the penalty area, where Gozo flicked it up in the air and rifled a volley into the net.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Late arrivals climbed to the top rows on nearby courts just to catch a glimpse, while hand fans flicked nonstop through the already sticky morning, 75 degrees with 63% humidity.
—Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
David flicked, a 3-pointer swished, and the junior stretched his vocal cords to the cavernous audience at the Coliseum with an early dagger.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Samson Fellows shuffled in his slippers to a small space heater and flicked it on.
—Hazlitt, 11 Mar. 2026
CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
There was one possible offside from the initial cross, a second if the ball had been flicked on in the next phase, followed by doubt over whether the Coventry City striker had scored with his arm.
—Graham Scott, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Just then the lights in the apartment flicked off and on, then off again, leaving them in the dark, so Louise hung up.
—Catherine Lacey, New Yorker, 5 Apr. 2026
Noel Caliskan played a short pass to the right corner of the penalty area, where Gozo flicked it up in the air and rifled a volley into the net.
—ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Late arrivals climbed to the top rows on nearby courts just to catch a glimpse, while hand fans flicked nonstop through the already sticky morning, 75 degrees with 63% humidity.
—Noah Gulley, Miami Herald, 21 Mar. 2026
David flicked, a 3-pointer swished, and the junior stretched his vocal cords to the cavernous audience at the Coliseum with an early dagger.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Samson Fellows shuffled in his slippers to a small space heater and flicked it on.
—Hazlitt, 11 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flicked
Verb
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Suddenly, a hummingbird darted up into the insect swarm, rolling, diving and maneuvering in what was obviously an attempt to catch some of the very tiny bugs.—
Ernie Cowan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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Seconds later, one of his young grandchildren darted out of the darkness and towards him.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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These words are fascinating to consider in relation to Soderbergh, who has flitted among genres and subjects with a facility that is easily mistaken for dilettantism, or even ventriloquism.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
3 Apr. 2026
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Villaraigosa flitted around the racers’ VIP tent, spotted a bowl of fortune cookies and made a beeline.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Stars forward Arttu Hyry had what appeared to be a wide-open look at a tying goal in the slot, but misfired as the puck fluttered over the net.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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As Ember brushed past to turn on the lamp, one of the sheets came unstuck and fluttered out into the hallway, caught in her slight draft.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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One day later, Smith shared a video of Cline dyeing Easter eggs while his mom sang and danced.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
14 Apr. 2026
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The group members sang and danced with military precision to songs with huge hooks and an insanely loud beat.—
Ross Raihala,
Twin Cities,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Flicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flicked. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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