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tick

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Definition of tick

as in minute

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Recent Examples of tick Instead, in trying to explain what made both Murdoch and Lamb tick in those early days, Boyle and Graham show us just how intoxicating and corrupting this kind of success can be. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026 Alpha-gal syndrome occurs when a tick bite triggers an immune reaction to a molecule called galactose-α-1,3-galactose (long for alpha-gal) that’s found in food products like beef, pork, dairy, and, separately, tick saliva. — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 2 Sep. 2026 Professor Tom Mather and correspondent David Pogue venture into tick habitat (ironically waving a white flag). — David Pogue, CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026 All adoption-able pets at Humane Indiana are vaccinated, tested for heartworm, dewormed, microchipped, given flea/tick and heartworm prevention, and spayed or neutered. — Anna Ortiz, Chicago Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tick

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Noun

Along with return airport transfers, VIP airport assistance, 30-minute photo sessions, daily wellness activities, Balinese house visits, private melukat purification ceremonies, and jamu-making classes are all complimentary.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Oct. 2026
Just minutes later, Meyer transferred $10,000 from a fund account containing only investor money to the Meyer Global Partners account.

— Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of minute

Noun

The Tigers pulled to within a point with 23 seconds left in the game after Tre Nichols escaped a trio of would-be tacklers and lofted a 67-yard touchdown pass to Carter McElhany.

— Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
The senior receiver made a game-winning, one-handed catch on fourth-and-goal for the Eagles in the closing seconds — and much to the delight of senior quarterback Sean Ruisz.

— Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of second

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The menu also lists protein shakes, matcha, coffee and smoothies as well as acai bowls, sandwiches and breakfast bowls.

— Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 22 Sep. 2026
The Heat, which is hard-capped, added Nick Richards on a nonguaranteed deal but otherwise seems to be holding onto a spot in case something needle-moving shakes free on the buyout market in the months ahead.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of shake

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There will be moments when someone looks toward the door expecting to see that smile, that wave, or that familiar face coming in to say hello.

— Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Terracotta Simpson believes that, while dark, traditionally neutral tones have had their moment, earth tones are likely to become more popular in 2027.

— The Spruce, The Spruce, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of moment

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For a criminal or a terrorist sympathizer, a high transaction fee is a small price to pay to turn cash into anonymous digital currency to be sent worldwide in a split second.

— Mike Ryan, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026
Clutching an aerial hoop on a Johannesburg circus stage, a young performer pauses for a split second before launching into the air and gliding, drawing cheers from the crowd below.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of split second

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This followed a dramatic beat-the-clock moment when the FAA only gave approval for the Mission 14 flight two days before the scheduled launch.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
The usual assortment of beat writers and bloggers were dwarfed inside the Sixers' complex in New Jersey by cameras and questions from media entities far beyond the NBA scope.

— ABC News, ABC News, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of beat

Noun

Her debut novel The Mothers was a New York Times bestseller, and her second novel The Vanishing Half was an instant #1 New York Times bestseller.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
Braise for 20 to 25 minutes, until the chicken is almost cooked through and tender (and registers 155° to 160°F on an instant-read thermometer, inserted away from the bone).

— Candy Hom, AJC.com, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of instant

Noun

People with sleep apnea are two to five times more likely to have an irregular heartbeat.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2026
Among the younger adults who experienced strokes, there was an increase in hypertension, diabetes, atrial fibrillation (irregular heartbeat) and substance use.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of heartbeat

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