flicked

VERB

light touch

Synonyms

STRONGEST

flip snap tap

STRONG

dab flicker hit pat tip

WEAK

touch lightly

Example Sentences

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The rear flicked sideways as he went over the crest at the start of the braking point, and as he corrected, the car fishtailed, sending the front towards the barriers.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

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

He flicked on his high beams only to watch them bounce back as a blinding wall of light.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Heart pounding, he turned the knob and pushed, noticing the fallen towel on the floor even before he flicked on the lights.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny