as in movies
a story told by means of a series of continuously projected pictures and a sound track
we could catch a flick together next weekend
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as in darts
to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements
the horse's tail flicked in restless irritation
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Recent Examples of flicks
Loren Savini, Allure, 10 Mar. 2026
There are elements borrowed from B-movie horror flicks, crime dramas, Broadway musicals and love stories, mashed together in bold and bizarre strokes.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
The Golden Ball winner at the recent Under-20 World Cup, judging by the fearless nature of his Championship performances, Maamma will bring tricks, flicks and flair to the senior tournament.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Known for satirizing horror flicks, the Scary Movie films launched with the first title hitting theaters in 2000 before spawning four sequels.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
Two movie screens also bring indie flicks and classics to the city for a new-age or nostalgic night out.
—Jacqueline Kehoe, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
In the ‘70s and ‘80s, the movie theater declined further, showing mostly low-budget flicks.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
The trailer dropped this morning and reveals some of the horror flicks that will be satirized in the film, including Ryan Coogler’s Sinners and Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
This year’s was directed by the workman action filmmaker behind flicks like Snitch and Angel Has Fallen.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2026
Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2026
As a director, his credits include A Family Man starring Gerard Butler, as well as the Liam Neeson flicks Honest Thief and Blacklight.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
Think Judd Apatow flicks with Steve Carell and Seth Rogen, or sitcoms starring Charlie Sheen.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Like a true professional, the actor quickly flicks the photo and extinguishes the blaze without ever breaking character — despite internally freaking out — to nail the perfect shot.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
The scene flicks to a flashback of Henry at war, which then switches to Henry in his previous timeline suffering from a nightmare.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Noun
Fine-line flicks also made a quiet but noticeable debut on runways for Giorgio Armani Prive, Jovana Louis, and Prabal Gurung.
—Loren Savini, Allure, 10 Mar. 2026
There are elements borrowed from B-movie horror flicks, crime dramas, Broadway musicals and love stories, mashed together in bold and bizarre strokes.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 4 Mar. 2026
The Golden Ball winner at the recent Under-20 World Cup, judging by the fearless nature of his Championship performances, Maamma will bring tricks, flicks and flair to the senior tournament.
—The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Known for satirizing horror flicks, the Scary Movie films launched with the first title hitting theaters in 2000 before spawning four sequels.
—Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
Two movie screens also bring indie flicks and classics to the city for a new-age or nostalgic night out.
—Jacqueline Kehoe, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026
In the ‘70s and ‘80s, the movie theater declined further, showing mostly low-budget flicks.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 3 Mar. 2026
The trailer dropped this morning and reveals some of the horror flicks that will be satirized in the film, including Ryan Coogler’s Sinners and Coralie Fargeat’s The Substance.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 2 Mar. 2026
This year’s was directed by the workman action filmmaker behind flicks like Snitch and Angel Has Fallen.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
Brobbey flicks the ball into the path of Diarra, who carries it into the vacated space, before his shot deflects off Axel Tuanzebe and gives Sunderland the lead.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 6 Feb. 2026
As a director, his credits include A Family Man starring Gerard Butler, as well as the Liam Neeson flicks Honest Thief and Blacklight.
—Matt Grobar, Deadline, 5 Feb. 2026
Think Judd Apatow flicks with Steve Carell and Seth Rogen, or sitcoms starring Charlie Sheen.
—Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 30 Oct. 2025
Like a true professional, the actor quickly flicks the photo and extinguishes the blaze without ever breaking character — despite internally freaking out — to nail the perfect shot.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Oct. 2025
The scene flicks to a flashback of Henry at war, which then switches to Henry in his previous timeline suffering from a nightmare.
—Lincee Ray Published, EW.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flicks
Noun
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What makes for the best spring movies?—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
12 Mar. 2026
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Horror movies pair best with a strong drink and a brass band.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
11 Mar. 2026
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The barefoot one darts forward and drops a wet leaflet into one of your shopping bags.—
Molly Aitken,
New Yorker,
1 Feb. 2026
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When Samson starts coming round in search of more of the morphine darts Kelson has been using to subdue him — not even zombies are immune to the appeal of opiates — Kelson starts treating his wounds, then joining him in his doses, then dancing with him to fragments of ’80s songs.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2026
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An indie actress to remember in films like Donnie Darko (2001), Adaptation (2002), and Crazy Heart (2009), Gyllenhaal made her directorial debut in 2021 with The Lost Daughter.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Mar. 2026
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Paramount+ will bring global fans over 1,000 hours of iconic series, films, originals and cultural touchstones that reflect the full spectrum of the Black experience, including hits like THE MS.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
13 Mar. 2026
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As the movie flits between these different storylines, time is reframed less as something to resist (or defy) than as something to embrace.—
David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
23 Jan. 2026
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Identity takes the lead as the Moon flits into your sign, so your tone, pace, and choices are most likely to set the mood for everyone today.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Cuba's President Miguel Diaz-Canel (center) flutters a Venezuelan and Cuban national flags in support of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in Havana.—
Kiki Intarasuwan,
CBS News,
3 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Then Nelson dances a guy in the neutral zone and gets tripped … like, that’s what the penalties are for.—
Corey Masisak,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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Farrow said her favorite styles of dance are ballet and hip-hop, and her best friend also dances at the studio.—
Amy Stark Shireman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Tory’s expression flickers, then settles.—
Addie Citchens,
New Yorker,
8 Mar. 2026
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Curiosity flickers across his face when his submissive surprises him.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Flicks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flicks. Accessed 17 Mar. 2026.
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