1
as in blow
a hard strike with a part of the body or an instrument
gave the ball a solid lick with the bat
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2
as in splash
a very small amount
the soup needs just a lick more of salt
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3
as in damn
the smallest amount or part imaginable
you haven't done a lick of work all day
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as in to hide
to strike repeatedly
your father will lick you good if he hears you using swear words
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as in to master
to achieve a victory over
he's determined to do everything he can to lick the cancer
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Recent Examples of lick
Hannah Sacks, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
His fans got nuzzles, licks and tail wags in return.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
The race is being widely viewed as a must-win for Democrats who at the national level are still licking their 2024 election wounds, as well as a potential referendum on Trump and Musk.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Burgess can be seen sporting red hair, leaning over to pretend to take a lick of an ice cream cone.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
His fans got nuzzles, licks and tail wags in return.
—Janice Neumann, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
Once beside them, the cat gently licked and sniffed the tiny, wriggling kittens before settling down protectively.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
The race is being widely viewed as a must-win for Democrats who at the national level are still licking their 2024 election wounds, as well as a potential referendum on Trump and Musk.
—Savannah Kuchar, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lick
Noun
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With a blow of his whistle, all sorts of words applied: pandemonium, euphoria, mania.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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What’s 42 to 43? Into a black place of great blows from the little mountains from the sea came.—
John Berryman,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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Jets history, going back to Rex Ryan, and way back to Joe (Willie) Namath, provides ample evidence the organization is much about media splash, not backing down, and wanting to be the center of attention despite not making the playoffs since 2010.—
Bob Raissman,
New York Daily News,
26 Apr. 2025
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Uncertainty still hovers over Bryce Huff, a splash signing in 2024.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2025
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Since the death of Tom Petty meant an end to his primary job in 2017, Tench has still been visible in the background as a member of the house band in practically any tribute show that’s worth a damn.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
28 Mar. 2025
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Continue reading … 'STEELE' THE SHOW – MSNBC host demands Democrats start giving a ‘damn’ about Trump, Musk in fiery rant.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Liv is forced to break up with her human fiancé, Major (Robert Buckley) to avoid infecting him, and becomes estranged from her best friend and roommate Peyton (Aly Michalka), hiding her new zombie nature from both.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2025
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Unfortunately, the cause of the odor is often hidden.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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There were experiments with clay, pigment and glazing that were unsuccessful but persistence, dedication and desire to master the craft eventually reaped rewards.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
27 Apr. 2025
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Comments Penn Badgley is revealing the unusual acting technique that he’s mastered after five seasons of You.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Scott tried for a slap but Rhodes hit him with the Cross Rhodes.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2025
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Reports indicated that Scott's forceful slap across Rhodes's face resulted in a ruptured eardrum, an injury severe enough to necessitate Rhodes wearing an earplug during subsequent appearances.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Miss Manners can promise you that there will not be a shred of curiosity left in those formerly nosy questioners.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
21 Apr. 2025
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Every scene is a joy because every performance is perfectly pitched, and there’s not a shred of fat on Deborah Moggach’s screenplay (which received an uncredited development assist from Emma Thompson).—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
21 Apr. 2025
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The show also begged us to care one whit about Nick’s secret romance with… Jessica’s sister!!!—
Matt Webb Mitovich,
TVLine,
24 Mar. 2025
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The lack of logic Trump’s fun-house version of justice may not matter a whit to voters, or alter even slightly their perceptions of the two major parties.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
The Mercury News,
4 Feb. 2025
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“Lick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lick. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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