Thesaurus results for TICK

tick

noun

Definition of tick

as in minute

Related Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of tick And with one of the worst tick seasons ever predicted happening now, this treatment is more important than ever. — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 1 July 2026 Here's how to protect yourself against drowning, heat exhaustion, tick bites and more. — Malaka Gharib, NPR, 1 July 2026 Deadly tick virus cases explode in US as doctors warn infection happens in minutes. — FOXNews.com, 30 June 2026 The seeds were a cluster of lone-star-tick larvae—a tick bomb, as it’s called—some of them already feeding on his blood. — Burkhard Bilger, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tick

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tick

Noun

But those plans were derailed on Thursday when Egyptian authorities blocked the ship, the Scarlet Lady, from entering its waters at the last minute, according to Atlantis Events, days after the vessel was refused entry to Turkey.

— Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
Veteran forward Emma Cannon played 12 minutes and scored nine points as a key post presence late when Cardoso was in foul trouble.

— Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of minute

Noun

There have been 35 goals within five seconds of a corner being taken.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 July 2026
Players each have 30 seconds on a personal clock, so whoever takes the longest and runs out of time first — sometimes because Jacquis calls for detailed clarifications — gets booted.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 July 2026

Definition of second

Noun

Instead, Alfonzo’s first appearance, the culmination of nine tireless years, was somber , stricken by the grief overshadowing what should’ve been a joyous moment in the Dodgers’ to the Padres.

— Liana Handler Follow, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
With three Japanese players around him, the decision to immediately engage during such a transitional moment was incorrect.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of moment

Noun

But the real challenge – and the reason no bird-scale robot has managed this leap before – is the split second in between, when the robot has to shove itself out of the water with nothing but its wings.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
Yes, the teenager hasn’t impressed as much as other superstars at this tournament, but that could change in a split second.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 10 July 2026

Definition of split second

Noun

But investors noted that the earnings beat was not as large as some had expected, triggering a sell-off in the company’s shares.

— Katherine Doyle, NBC news, 7 July 2026
Fans and fashion pundits may have to wait a beat for a side-by-side comparison with Swift's wedding dress, as photos from the ceremony have yet to be released.

— Edward Segarra, USA Today, 6 July 2026

Definition of beat

Noun

The double bass became both the heartbeat and the guide of jazz, supporting the ensemble while adding its own rhythmic and melodic voice.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 July 2026
While Moreno was asleep, nurses had been coming into the room to check on the baby’s heartbeat.

— Georgia Slater, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

Definition of heartbeat

Browse Nearby Words

tic

tick

ticked

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Tick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tick. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of tick

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster on tick

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

yaw

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Commonly Misspelled Words

How to Use Em Dashes (—), En Dashes (–) , and Hyphens (-)

Popular in Wordplay

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

One-Word Oxymorons: Bittersweet, Spendthrift, and More

Ten Words Ending with a Silent ‘T’

The Words of the Week - Jul 10

Popular

Is that lie 'bald-faced' or 'bold-faced'?

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes