flicked

Example Sentences

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More often, it’s a shower of lemon zest or a handful of toasted breadcrumbs, flicked over the top like confetti.

From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026

Most folks I encountered grew up playing an Asian version and flicked the tiles with an enviable ease.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

Perhaps the quirkiest fortnight in football peaked for Roberto Martinez's side when Ben Watson flicked a 91st-minute header beyond Manchester City stopper Joe Hart to send Wigan fans wild at Wembley.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Soucek picked out Jarrod Bowen on the right flank and made a perfectly timed run to meet the England forward's low cross with a flicked finish from five yards.

From Barron's • Feb. 10, 2026

I rubbed the back of my neck where Darren had flicked it on the way back from the pencil sharpener.

From Absolutely Almost by Lisa Graff