tick

noun

Definition of ticknext
as in minute

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Recent Examples of tick What makes Reacher tick is gears and springs, and that’s about it. — Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026 Don’t rely on cedar wood chips for do-it-all tick prevention. — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 18 July 2026 Avoiding a tick bite in the first place is the best way to prevent infection. — Amanda Roome, The Conversation, 16 July 2026 The veterinary team at Oakland Zoo then provided her with emergency treatment, including life-saving blood transfusions and care for a severe tick infestation. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tick
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tick
  1. minute
  2. second
  3. shake
  4. moment
  5. split second
  6. beat
  7. instant
  8. heartbeat
Noun
  • The flight, which was originally slated for last week but was delayed, ended after an hour and five minutes.
    — Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 25 July 2026
  • But Linda Ullmark’s last-minute goal turned a potential scoreless draw into a frustrating loss at Shell Energy Stadium.
    — Staff report, Mercury News, 25 July 2026
Definition of minute
Noun
  • As the final seconds ticked down on Spain’s 1-0 extra-time win over a valiant Argentina and the referee blew his whistle, one could be forgiven for their mind once again slipping to memories of La Roja’s maiden World Cup victory.
    — Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
  • To place a Roomba into Ship mode, hold down the Home button for 10 seconds.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 20 July 2026
Definition of second
Noun
  • There's also a compact slush and shake maker and a stainless steel popsicle mold, both available on Amazon for less than $50.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026
  • The Del Dorado chicken quesadilla is next in line, followed by Del Taco’s strawberry shake.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
Definition of shake
Noun
  • The countdown clock is ticking, and both Lestat the vampire and Lestat the TV season are frittering away their last moments on restating the facts.
    — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 20 July 2026
  • Eyewear is enjoying its moment in the fashion spotlight, attracting consumers in search of self-expression as much as optical support.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 20 July 2026
Definition of moment
Noun
  • Rispoli seemed not totally aware of what happened in the split seconds before the start of the San Diego Handicap.
    — Bill Center, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2026
  • 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
Definition of split second
Noun
  • Other randomized research has similarly found that coffee did not significantly increase premature atrial contractions, the upper-chamber extra beats that might theoretically precede atrial fibrillation.
    — Robert Glatter, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Crown Holdings — Shares of the supplier of beverage and industrial packaging climbed more than 2% after the company posted a beat on the top and bottom lines in its second quarter.
    — Sarah Min, CNBC, 21 July 2026
Definition of beat
Noun
  • Tsunamis require vast technological and human preparation, demanding near-instant coordination across borders, communities, and sectors.
    — Chloe Demrovsky, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
  • This chic, oversized suede bomber would fix my problem in an instant.
    — Kaitlin Clapinski, InStyle, 18 July 2026
Definition of instant
Noun
  • The influencer, who announced the loss of her baby girl on Friday, June 12, got a drawing of her daughter’s heartbeat tattooed on the inside of her arm.
    — Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
  • Because a heartbeat, something of the soul transmitted from one human to another, is still the one thing the machines can't produce.
    — Sara Connell, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Definition of heartbeat

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