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Click here for more tick bite prevention tips from the CDC.
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Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 26 May 2026
His skating looks a tick better than in the playoffs, and probably for good reason.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Mosquito and tick activity increases during the spring and summer months, making prevention an important part of staying healthy while enjoying outdoor activities, the department said in a news release.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
It’s caused by a parasite, Cytauxzoon felis, that dwells in a species of tick known as the Lone Star tick − named for a single white dot on the backs of adult females.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 21 May 2026
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Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 26 May 2026
His skating looks a tick better than in the playoffs, and probably for good reason.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Mosquito and tick activity increases during the spring and summer months, making prevention an important part of staying healthy while enjoying outdoor activities, the department said in a news release.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
It’s caused by a parasite, Cytauxzoon felis, that dwells in a species of tick known as the Lone Star tick − named for a single white dot on the backs of adult females.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tick
Noun
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Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Marina Mall are just a 10-minute cab ride away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Sorry, this episode is an hour and forty-five minutes long?—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
1 June 2026
Noun
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For more than four minutes Darnold drove downfield, connecting on three of four passes, baffling the pass rushers, bleeding the clock, and by the time the Seahawks finally gave the ball back, the Rams had only 25 seconds to live.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Left-hander Sam Moll got Matt Olson to ground out with the bases loaded for his first save, the second of his career.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Carefully pour 3/4 cup coconut milk and 1 1/4 cups water down the side of the skillet and give the pan a shake to submerge the rice.—
Emily Weinstein,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
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There are also croissants, sandwiches and shakes.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The three Jeffs, likely during a moment of desperation, made an agreement to split the winnings and invited Davis to join them.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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People overhear the worst possible information at the worst possible moment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
Noun
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Then, in a split second at just 14 years old, everything changed.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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In a split second, an executive in New York can be on a call with another leader in Singapore.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Noun
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The company also posted a first-quarter earnings beat, but revenue was about in line with expectations.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Britell’s signature style combines classical training with modern hip-hop beats, which is perfect for the NBA — a brand that is both aiming to be relevant to modern watchers and acknowledge its legacy.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
Noun
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Fentanyl can just take you out in an instant.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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While the cart was only traveling a few miles per hour, the corner of the stretcher lying on the back of it appeared to squarely connect with the player's upper thigh, sending him to the turf in an instant.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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According to the medical records, the former pro wrestler had a history of leukemia and atrial fibrillation, a common disorder that causes irregular heartbeats.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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Your Heart May Feel the Effects Drinking diet soda may increase your risk of irregular heartbeat.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
3 June 2026
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“Tick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tick. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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