FLICKING (OFF) Synonyms: 45 Similar and Opposite Words

flicking (off)

verb

present participle of flick (off)

as in cutting off

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With the sole funder of the breakaway circuit cutting off the money spigot, it was speculated that LIV, or at least the current version of it, would cease to exist beyond this year.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Beijing has a history of using economic coercion, like cutting off rare-earth exports or restricting market access, as a tool of foreign policy.

— Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of cutting off

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After more than 20 years of working for major tech companies as a user-experience designer (UX) – from LinkedIn to Amazon to Google – Tim Sparks is now drawing up a new playbook.

— Max Darrow, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
With its forces on high alert, Israel is drawing up operational plans for a further escalation in the US-Iran conflict, three Israeli sources said, but for now remains on the sidelines and has no imminent plans to join.

— Tal Shalev, CNN Money, 21 July 2026

Definition of drawing up

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How to align yourself for better braking Just like a car, your body’s braking system requires proper alignment to evenly distribute the absorption of force.

— Dana Santas, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2026
Many advanced driver-assistance systems, or ADAS, can control a vehicle’s speed, braking and steering using cameras, sensors and/or mapping data.

— Michael Wayland, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of braking

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Dunleavy said the conditions did not meet the company’s internal standards for shutting off the lines.

— Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Always prioritize safety by checking for electrical hazards and shutting off power to the affected area if needed.

— Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of shutting off

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