flicked

past tense of flick

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of flicked 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 After a corner kick and a nice cross, Sanchez flicked the ball in with his head as Colombian fans erupted. Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026 Ream intercepted a Bosnia goal kick at midfield and passed to Tyler Adams, who flicked to Tillman. ABC News, 1 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flicked
Verb
  • 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
  • More than 20 students, many of them freshmen, darted around the lush grounds.
    Avery Stone, HollywoodReporter, 23 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
  • This isn't the first time a butterfly motif has fluttered, so to speak, into Larsson's glam routine.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 July 2026
  • Cassettes fluttered, CDs skipped, and choosing a dozen albums for a trip meant leaving dozens more behind.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Recalling the biblical knights that danced and fought in Cucinelli’s childhood dreams, the director projects crayon drawings on the rafters above the bed his fictional counterpart (Francesco Cannevale) shares with his cousins.
    Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 25 July 2026
  • After Turner danced his way through a Stereolab song, one viewer shared that his joy reminded them of two friends who loved the band and later died of cancer.
    Drew Pittock, USA Today, 25 July 2026

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“Flicked.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flicked. Accessed 29 Jul. 2026.

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