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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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
Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Why aren't there more flicks where the entire premise involves someone trying to escape the seemingly inescapable?
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Tyler Hynes has been center stage for dozens of romantic comedies and Christmas flicks on Hallmark Channel.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
The musical — a rock-and-raunch, goth-and-gay parody of cheesy, mid-century horror/sci-fi flicks — was created by Richard O’Brien (book, music, lyrics and who performed as the snarling butler Riff Raff).
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 24 Apr. 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, 16 Apr. 2026
More than a dozen films grossed over $100 million in China in 2017, but only two flicks have reached that milestone annually over the last several years.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
Think YouTube, indie games, and more internet or social media artifacts functioning as de facto development labs for low-budget horror flicks.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
Speaking of the Milwaukee Film Festival, its full lineup of nearly 250 flicks has been revealed.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
In the video, the snake flicks its tongue, a common sensory behavior used to detect chemical cues in the air and identify nearby prey or potential predators.
—Jasmine Mendez
follow, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
But following elite competition is nearly impossible, with subtle flicks and jabs practically invisible to the naked eye—and competitors hidden behind masks.
—Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Why aren't there more flicks where the entire premise involves someone trying to escape the seemingly inescapable?
—Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 25 Apr. 2026
Tyler Hynes has been center stage for dozens of romantic comedies and Christmas flicks on Hallmark Channel.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 25 Apr. 2026
The musical — a rock-and-raunch, goth-and-gay parody of cheesy, mid-century horror/sci-fi flicks — was created by Richard O’Brien (book, music, lyrics and who performed as the snarling butler Riff Raff).
—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 24 Apr. 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, 16 Apr. 2026
More than a dozen films grossed over $100 million in China in 2017, but only two flicks have reached that milestone annually over the last several years.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 6 Apr. 2026
Think YouTube, indie games, and more internet or social media artifacts functioning as de facto development labs for low-budget horror flicks.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 1 Apr. 2026
Speaking of the Milwaukee Film Festival, its full lineup of nearly 250 flicks has been revealed.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026
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While Dad is developing photos in his darkroom, Jeremy flicks on the lights.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
In the video, the snake flicks its tongue, a common sensory behavior used to detect chemical cues in the air and identify nearby prey or potential predators.
—Jasmine Mendez
follow, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2026
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
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One person in Atlanta has appeared in his videos as Batman villains, for free, dressed in homemade costumes that look like they were ripped straight from the television or movies.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Apr. 2026
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In fact, ExpressVPN has servers in more than 100 countries to access movies and TV shows from streaming services in England, Germany, Canada, South Korea, Japan, France, Australia and other nations.—
Rudie Obias,
HollywoodReporter,
29 Apr. 2026
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The striker is initially in a central area but then darts to the right side.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Chef Clark Bowen keeps things interesting by incorporating Middle-Eastern influences into an ever-changing menu that darts around the globe and offers intriguing combinations.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Apr. 2026
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Some of today’s most interesting films are shot on such devices, under circumstances that corroborate their all-purpose convenience and utility.—
Dennis Lim,
The New York Review of Books,
25 Apr. 2026
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Yang’s career solidified on a fateful trip back to China in the summer of 2023, as micro-drama companies began looking to make films overseas.—
Chang Che,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Which brings us to Big Mama, a seven-track Brainfeeder EP that flits by in under 14 minutes.—
Dave Segal,
SPIN,
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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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
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The food dances seamlessly between Asian flavors, pulling inspiration from Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, and more, and local ingredients from the Gulf South.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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Guided by the imperious voiceover of family matriarch Ann (Francis Annis), Soames chases after the lovely Irene (Millie Gibson), who scandalously dances ballet and wants to go to Paris.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The two go to college together and then end up in the New York art world of the early ’90s, where their friendship flickers in and out despite the intensity of Ruth’s attachment.—
Emma Alpern,
Vulture,
8 Apr. 2026
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There, the experience flickers to life in the hotel’s moody, intimate Cafe La Vie on Tuesdays through Fridays.—
Dashae Engler,
Midwest Living,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Flicks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flicks. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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