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
Art De Roché, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
So, curl up with a seasonal spirit and enjoy these festive flicks that are equal parts merry, scary, brutal and sexy.
—Lydia Price, PEOPLE, 23 Dec. 2025
The 1980s was a decade of excellence and excess for science fiction flicks.
—Jeff Spry, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2025
For Uncaged Fury, one of Johnny's past flicks, director Simon McQuoid channeled a late-'90s film aesthetic.
—Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Dec. 2025
From horror flicks and wild comedies to chilling thrillers and works that defy any genre, these films will keep you wide-awake and on the edge of your seat.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2025
Created in the 1960s as a clear attempt for Daiei Film to have a franchise to compete with Godzilla’s popularity, Gamera starred in a series of mostly cheap-looking flicks that are probably best known in America for getting riffed on several Mystery Science Theater 3000 episodes.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025
Each year Hallmark gifts us with dozens of new feel-good, holiday flicks for the whole family to enjoy in the form of their annual Countdown to Christmas.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 30 Nov. 2025
Those movies sent up buddy-cop films and alien-invasion flicks by way of a distinctly British perspective (there were plenty of droll asides to go along with the action scenes).
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 6 Nov. 2025
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
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Havertz’s ability to ghost into the box unmarked had previously worked well in tandem with Jesus, with the Brazilian assisting a couple of his early Arsenal goals with deft flicks into the six-yard box.
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Think Judd Apatow flicks with Steve Carell and Seth Rogen, or sitcoms starring Charlie Sheen.
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There are several helpful Pinterest guides and TikTok videos offering ideas for different pages, such as monthly layouts, goals, trackers for books and movies, roundups for trips, or even a page to collect all of your stickers.—
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The number of movies showing in larger cities also plays a key role in box office gross.—
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The 18-year-old Englishman became the youngest ever darts world champion a year ago after beating three-time world champion Michael van Gerwen.—
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Running back Greg Burrell rushes for four yards before Jackson darts up the middle for 14 yards.—
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From that point on, films had to be at least 75 percent animated in order to be considered.—
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The ice show retells the familiar stories from both films.—
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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.—
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Meanwhile, her husband flits in and out of town plying his opaque trade.—
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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.—
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Maurice Vasquez dances in his prison cell to blaring rap music, wearing a straw hat and designer glasses.—
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Louis-Dreyfus played Elaine Benes, Jerry's ex-girlfriend who dances poorly and inadvertently steals intellectual property from Tom Wilson II, the creator of Ziggy.—
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Private sector confidence flickers but has not fully ignited.—
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When Verity isn’t with someone too young for him, the two are also occasional lovers, each aware of how their attachment flickers in and out based on neediness, resentment, and actual affection.—
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“Flicks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flicks. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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