: a strong linen or cotton fabric used in upholstering and as a covering for a mattress or pillow
ticking
3 of 3present participle of tick entry 2
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ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Just a solid, weighty dial to twist, and a ticking sound that gently marks the passing time.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Language learning is easier to commit to when there’s no ticking renewal date.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 7 Mar. 2026
There's a ticking clock for lawmakers to take action before the federal changes kick in.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 5 Mar. 2026
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Noun
And every so often, the virus plants a ticking time bomb in the nervous system.
—ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Just a solid, weighty dial to twist, and a ticking sound that gently marks the passing time.
—Francesca Krempa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 10 Mar. 2026
Language learning is easier to commit to when there’s no ticking renewal date.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 7 Mar. 2026
There's a ticking clock for lawmakers to take action before the federal changes kick in.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 5 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for ticking
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“Ticking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ticking. Accessed 14 Mar. 2026.
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