Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flicking (off)
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According to the Wall Street Journal, the export control directive that led to Anthropic cutting off access to Fable 5 and Mythos 5 was triggered in part by cybersecurity research from Amazon and conversations between CEO Andy Jassy and the White House.—
Terrence O'Brien,
The Verge,
13 June 2026 -
It’s told from the perspective of a man who, ten years after cutting off his parents, reflects on their lives and on his upbringing.—
Nina Mesfin,
New Yorker,
7 June 2026
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The winning play was prefaced by Raptors assistant Amar Batra drawing up a play for Baron, whom Edina had been guarding with a short-stick defender.—
Tris Wykes,
Twin Cities,
9 June 2026
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Some medical clinics advertise microdosing Zepbound by drawing up less than the full amount in the single-use vial, but this has not been studied, and there is a risk of contaminating the vial by using it more than once.—
Jody Dushay,
STAT,
29 May 2026
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The braking setup is identical too, with a single dual-piston caliper and 290-mm disc up front, and a 220-mm disc with a two-piston caliper for the rear.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 13,
New Atlas,
13 June 2026
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And Brembo, an Italian company specializing in braking systems which has had a partnership with Ferrari for more than 50 years, has responded.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
9 June 2026
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Smart power strips can help reduce energy waste by automatically shutting off devices not in use.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
28 May 2026
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Tehran cemented its grip on the Strait of Hormuz; a few more tankers managed to pass through in the last few days, albeit only by either negotiating in advance with Iran, or by shutting off their transponders and racing through.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
14 May 2026
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“Flicking (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flicking%20%28off%29. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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