as in to dart
to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements
the horse's tail flicked in restless irritation
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as in movie
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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Recent Examples of flick
Tim Crowley, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
After a while, each death was like being flicked by a rubber band.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
More sports should do drive-in double features of a classic flick and then a game.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
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Verb
The next batter in Grahm Hutton flicked a chopper to third base and Harrington went on contact.
—Tim Crowley, Boston Herald, 10 June 2026
After a while, each death was like being flicked by a rubber band.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
Noun
Then festival goers can dive into a truly iconic surf experience with a community showing of the classic surf flick The Endless Summer splashed on a jumbo screen at Powerhouse Park Saturday night.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 June 2026
More sports should do drive-in double features of a classic flick and then a game.
—Matt Reigle Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for flick
Verb
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This type dispenses altogether with nest-building and partnering and simply darts around squirting.—
Elizabeth Kolbert,
New Yorker,
22 June 2026
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My eyes darted back and forth, trying to grasp the imposing silhouette in its entirety.—
Karina Zaiets,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
Noun
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With the 50/50 revenue breakdown between studios and movie theaters, a $250 million movie generally needs to reach $500 million globally to break even.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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Matt Spicer directed the movie, written by Jarrad Paul and Andrew Mogel.—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
23 June 2026
Verb
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As Photay, Shornstein—a master synthesist and producer—flits between atmospheric house, dubby breakbeat workouts, and chirping electro funk, building his songs’ arrangements into strange, angular shapes.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
16 June 2026
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Tiny butterflies, identifiable by species, flit among blooming epiphytes; red-breasted meadowlarks take to the air; an emerald-green quetzal perches on a branch.—
Susan Tallman,
The Atlantic,
13 June 2026
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The stylistic eccentricities have been dialed back, including the use of old Hollywood film clips to reflect the action and possibly the thoughts of its main character, a cinephile from space, who is both practicing and enacting the work of a private detective.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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The coalition, including the Motion Picture Association and the Hollywood unions, is pushing for a carve-out that would exempt film credits from the new limitation.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Since most butterflies live a short time, fluttering between colorful flowers for a few weeks before dying, a few rare exceptions have stumped scientists.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Dozens of butterflies, likely variable checkerspots with hints of yellow and red on their wings, fluttered all around.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Young performers with the Confidence Is Everything cheer group and musicians from the Rex and Margaret Fortune Early College High School led a lineup of 15 contingents dancing, marching and riding along the inner streets of the park while celebrants and passersby cheered them on.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
20 June 2026
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Where do dads go to dance on Father's Day?—
Jamie Fischer,
Parents,
20 June 2026
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“Flick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flick. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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