as in to list
to specify one after another
ticked off everything she would need to buy while her daughter wrote the items down on a list
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as in to admonish
to criticize (someone) so as to correct a fault
she royally ticked the babysitter off for letting the child play outside unsupervised
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as in to anger
to make angry
it really ticks me off when someone says something like that
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Recent Examples of tick (off)
Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Week after week, his digits splayed across his helmet in anguish after passes ticked off his hands and into the grass.
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Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
Uber is out with its annual Lost & Found Index, ticking off the items riders leave behind on the car seat.
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Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
Made with 76 percent Cabernet Sauvignon and 24 percent Cabernet Franc from a high-altitude estate vineyard in an area of Sonoma known for its impeccable Bordeaux-style blends, this wine ticks off all the boxes for lovers of bold reds.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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Making a mockery of the most dangerous act affecting the integrity of competitions is a great way to tick off everyone from Hocutt’s fellow Big 12 ADs to their counterparts in other conferences to Power 4 commissioners to the president of the NCAA.
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Stewart Mandel,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
Week after week, his digits splayed across his helmet in anguish after passes ticked off his hands and into the grass.
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Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
Uber is out with its annual Lost & Found Index, ticking off the items riders leave behind on the car seat.
—
Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
Made with 76 percent Cabernet Sauvignon and 24 percent Cabernet Franc from a high-altitude estate vineyard in an area of Sonoma known for its impeccable Bordeaux-style blends, this wine ticks off all the boxes for lovers of bold reds.
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Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tick (off)
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Four were listed in critical condition, and six others, including the driver, were listed in stable condition.
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See the full winners list here and check out the red carpet arrivals here.
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Regardless, this issue could have resolved if the Giants had issued a statement straight away either defending their players’ First Amendment right to express their views or admonishing them for violating the term of the CBA.
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In the viral video after the shooting, neighbors can be heard angrily admonishing officers for killing the dog.
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Younger, more far left candidates across the nation, from California to Indiana, are running this year to try and oust older, longtime congressional incumbents — angering Democratic Party leaders.
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Not further angering Republicans took precedence over protecting the creative freedom of CBS’ producing partners.
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Watching the hearing via Zoom from a prison holding room, Powell wiped his eyes and sighed heavily as Cribbs once again recited the facts of the case before Judge Rachelle Carnesale, explaining when Walton was fatally shot.
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The kids could still probably recite the whole of The Gruffalo.
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One notable instance came in season 1 of America's Sweethearts, when Powell was reprimanded for asking where her ornament was on the locker room Christmas tree, as opposed to expressing gratitude for the decorations.
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Later on during the trial, the judge reprimanded Pino and his supporters for hugging and physical embracing him while court was in session and the jury was present.
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In Chicago, these questions are interesting and infuriating because the Bulls have no say in the outcome.
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The Iranians moved their training base from Arizona to Mexico, and the team has been required to leave Los Angeles right after both matches, infuriating Ghalenoei.
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The book details what activism, solidarity, and an unwavering commitment to freedom looks like.
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In campaign stump speeches, Hilton promised to use the savings to lower healthcare costs for other Californians without detailing how.
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Before the earthquakes, the government generally defended its national health system as robust, blaming shortcomings on sanctions imposed by the United States.
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This ruling compels companies to confront systemic biases embedded in their hiring data, rather than solely blaming technology.
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“Tick (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tick%20%28off%29. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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