as in darted
to make an irregular series of quick, sudden movements
a dragonfly flickering above the salt marsh
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Recent Examples of flickered
In the Florida Keys, lights flickered and boats rocked a bit more than usual.
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Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
As Miz went in for the kill on the top ropes, the lights flickered as Miz stumbled.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Thanks to the film, that form has flickered in the minds of tourists from around the world for half a century.
—Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Instead, the data revealed a planet in flux where areas brightened explosively in one year and dimmed sharply the next; regions flickered in rhythms tied to oil booms, armed conflicts, and pandemic lockdowns.
—Bree Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Not far from where the two sat, a customer service light flickered on and off, but no employees manned the help desk.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
As the road cut through a jagged pitch of mountains on the 30-minute drive from Figari South Corsica airport, rhythmic flashes of the glittering sea and lush, wild terrain flickered at every turn.
—Rebekah Peppler, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Candles flickered on long wooden tables beneath a sprawling mulberry tree as Matt French stepped in front of the doorway of his sleek Pioneertown home, holding a drink aloft.
—Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
After, guests climbed a set of stairs to the rooftop where a sprawling dinner tables were set up beneath a full moon and fire pits flickered in decorative accent pools.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 8 June 2026
As Miz went in for the kill on the top ropes, the lights flickered as Miz stumbled.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
Thanks to the film, that form has flickered in the minds of tourists from around the world for half a century.
—Marnie Hunter, CNN Money, 14 May 2026
Instead, the data revealed a planet in flux where areas brightened explosively in one year and dimmed sharply the next; regions flickered in rhythms tied to oil booms, armed conflicts, and pandemic lockdowns.
—Bree Shirvell, Hartford Courant, 12 May 2026
Not far from where the two sat, a customer service light flickered on and off, but no employees manned the help desk.
—Audrey Pachuta, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
As the road cut through a jagged pitch of mountains on the 30-minute drive from Figari South Corsica airport, rhythmic flashes of the glittering sea and lush, wild terrain flickered at every turn.
—Rebekah Peppler, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Candles flickered on long wooden tables beneath a sprawling mulberry tree as Matt French stepped in front of the doorway of his sleek Pioneertown home, holding a drink aloft.
—Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
After, guests climbed a set of stairs to the rooftop where a sprawling dinner tables were set up beneath a full moon and fire pits flickered in decorative accent pools.
—Paige Reddinger, Robb Report, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flickered
Verb
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Evans even darted into a scrum to block on a run play.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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As nearby teammates bowed and drenched their heads with water, the pair’s hands darted with purpose.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Brands may be gearing up for a European summer, but over the past couple of months, many European luxury labels — and with them, brand executives, fashion journalists, and VICs — have flitted between the coasts of the United States.—
Madeleine Schulz,
Vogue,
11 June 2026
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The show also figured out better than any show in recent memory how to adapt itself for a TV broadcast, with the kitties, as costumed by Tony winner Qween Jean, flitted all over the Radio City Musical Hall in New York, this year’s venue for the ceremony.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
8 June 2026
Verb
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The two were often seen with what appeared to be unwashed, exposed roots that fluttered into beach waves down their backs.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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The next day, a black flag fluttered by the hospital entrance to mourn those killed.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
7 June 2026
Verb
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The next batter in Grahm Hutton flicked a chopper to third base and Harrington went on contact.—
Tim Crowley,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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After a while, each death was like being flicked by a rubber band.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Verb
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But the suspicion the US wasn’t really a football nation was compounded at the opening ceremony, after Diana Ross danced the length of the pitch to take a penalty kick and yanked the ball far left of the goal, which was unfortunately rigged to split apart to simulate a wonder-strike.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
9 June 2026
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Guests danced at a discotheque designed by Tony-winning creative force Christine Schwarzman on the mezzanine, while inside the iconic Café Carlyle, Mark Strong and Lesley Manville — stars of Oedipus and noted martini enthusiasts — curated a specialty martini bar for partygoers.—
Dave Quinn,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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