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
Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 7 July 2025
The dedication to natural ingredients, promising a pure taste experience in every lick, distinguishes Zeds from shops that rely on artificial flavorings.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
Nini was lying on the floor, licking himself.
—Tao Lin, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
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Noun
For the eyes, which were noticeably devoid of much adornment, McGrath used just one lick of her Pat McGrath Labs Fetisheyes Mascara on models' lashes.
—Morgan Fargo, Vogue, 7 July 2025
The dedication to natural ingredients, promising a pure taste experience in every lick, distinguishes Zeds from shops that rely on artificial flavorings.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Verb
Even to our cat, oblivious, licking her paws in perfect peace.
—Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
Nini was lying on the floor, licking himself.
—Tao Lin, Harpers Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lick
Noun
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The ruling deals the latest blow to the city’s quest to postpone the election.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Aug. 2025
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The ruling is a major legal blow to Trump, who has staked much of his economic strategy for his second term on sweeping tariffs.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Amiron Zero are designed to be resistant to dust and splashes thanks to the IP54 rating.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Specifically, brown trousers in a wide-leg style seem to be making the biggest splash among the fashion pros.—
Mayte Salido,
Glamour,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There’s a lot that is freeing about getting older, including not giving as much of a damn.—
Anna Holmes,
The Atlantic,
21 Aug. 2025
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And as far as luxurious treats go, well, the afternoon high tea there is not to be missed, and the theme changing monthly offers the strongest argument yet to treat oneself ad infinitum without giving a tinker’s damn about the current economy.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
Verb
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The Labubu blind boxes, which hide the exact content of the package until the customer opens it, sometimes revealing an especially rare item in a series, will be made available for purchase through the website's Pop Now feature.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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Having a child that feels comfortable enough to ask me to wanna go instead of hiding things from me?—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Chelsea have mastered the art of the consistent grind.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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But to unlock it, individuals must first master themselves.—
Elan Gepner-Dales,
Rolling Stone,
3 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Touted as the second-highest fine ever levied by the board, many observers struggled to view it as anything but the gentlest of wrist slaps.—
DAVID AMSDEN,
Rolling Stone,
29 Aug. 2025
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His attorney said the slap happened after he had already been hit several times and claimed that, in total, Tchervinski was hit in the head 28 times during the attack.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Shred into large pieces into a bowl, then go back through with your fingers to break into fine shreds.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
28 Aug. 2025
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To them, the phrase conveyed the precious shreds of humanity that survive the dehumanizing effects of the internet.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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After 40 minutes, his energy hasn’t flagged a whit.—
Jeff John Roberts,
Fortune,
2 July 2025
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The most memorable offerings didn’t care a whit about product-testing strategies.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
1 May 2025
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“Lick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lick. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.
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