flicked (off)

past tense of flick (off)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for flicked (off)
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
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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“Flicked (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flicked%20%28off%29. Accessed 2 Jul. 2025.

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