flicked

past tense of flick

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of flicked Timo Baumgartl chipped a cross to left side, where Tomas Totland flicked a header back to Ostrak for a bending shot from the corner of the penalty area that ricocheted off the back post to open the scoring. ABC News, 25 July 2026 Standing up, the Ghost actress dramatically flicked back her signature waist-length sleek black hair and spun around, ready to get to work on the girls. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 25 July 2026 Then Williams crossed for Mikel Merino — another substitute — who flicked a header wide. Michael Cox, New York Times, 20 July 2026 France trailed 4-0 when Mbappé flicked a shot past goalkeeper Dean Henderson in the 48th minute. Alanis Thames, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026 Her first goal came off a feed from Kimmi Ascanio; Byars flicked the deft cross into the back of the net, just past Current goalkeeper Marisa Jordan. The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 18 July 2026 Pixie cuts have lots of personality and ease, while the bob is incredibly versatile and can be smooth, feathered, side-parted, or flicked out at the ends. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 July 2026 Then the movie ended, and someone flicked the lights, and people wiped their faces and checked their apps and the door opened for a chilly evening breeze. The New Yorker, New Yorker, 4 July 2026 An Argentine corner kick went long across the Cape Verde box after being flicked on and Lissandro Martínez was stationed at the far post. Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flicked
Verb
  • The Falcons’ second-year safety watched the snap, darted into the backfield and nabbed receiver Zachariah Branch on an end-around.
    Daniel Flick, AJC.com, 31 July 2026
  • Hamilton was on course for a record-extending 105th pole position, and first in a full grand prix since Hungary in 2023, before Norris darted through to take it away.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 July 2026
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
  • Another trio flitted about the main kitchen.
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Young people fluttered about, wearing custom white T-shirts emblazoned with the festival’s retro cartoon-style poster art.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026
  • On Thursday morning, fat bees perched on black-and-blue sage flowers, and doves loudly fluttered from fruit tree to fruit tree.
    Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 23 July 2026
Verb
  • Indeed, Aston Villa, who have frequently danced with the regulatory devil, have shuttered their North Stand for redevelopment and expansion this season, taking a hit to income now in exchange for bigger returns in the future.
    Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Inside, children danced to music from the DJ before settling into their seats, many preparing to watch a rodeo for the very first time.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Aug. 2026

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“Flicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flicked. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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