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tick

noun

Definition of tick

as in minute

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Recent Examples of tick 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 It has also been known to stop the itch from wasp, chigger, and tick bites. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tick

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Noun

But the 33-minute album is overlaid with sugary melodies that feel monochromatic.

— Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026
At a cruising speed of around 200 km/h, its flight time can reach approximately 17 minutes.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of minute

Noun

But the Knights didn’t take long to respond in the second half, as Watson took a handoff and raced 64 yards unfettered for his second touchdown of the game, giving UCF a 27-24 lead eight seconds into the third quarter.

— Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
Northwestern got on the board first when Chiles scored on a 1-yard touchdown run with 43 seconds to play in the first quarter.

— Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of second

Noun

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
De Paula asserts himself with a confident shake of the head after each pitch outside the strike zone.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of shake

Noun

This type of reinforcement can not only disrupt barking at that moment but also decrease unwanted behaviors.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Rather than simply presenting us with the unequal gender dynamics of the times, Biller’s dialogue can’t help but wink at the audience, underlining every moment of misogyny just in case viewers weren’t smart enough to get it themselves.

— Jourdain Searles, HollywoodReporter, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of moment

Noun

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
In the days leading up to Saturday’s game against the Saints, Bennett and Simpson split second-team reps during the teams’ joint practice.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of split second

Noun

The loop pedal allows the bedroom beat-maker and the YouTube singer to go out into the real world.

— Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 22 Sep. 2026
Then, Reyna covered the camera for a fun transition to unveil the next shot, which saw a glammed-up Giudice sitting beside him with a full beat of makeup and an elevated outfit change for her night out.

— Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of beat

Noun

If there was any rust on the outfit from nine years of inactivity, it was knocked off the instant the song’s trademark chiming riff gave way to the thwack of Lynch’s snare drum, bringing the band to life.

— Adam Gold, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2026
Fig, Blue Cheese, and Honey Scones These ultra-buttery scones were an instant hit with our tasters.

— Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of instant

Noun

With each heartbeat, the amount of blood flowing through the vessels in your wrist changes.

— Jason Kostrna, The Conversation, 21 Sep. 2026
After researching her options and speaking with her doctors, Hills eventually underwent a surgical procedure to treat her irregular heartbeat.

— Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of heartbeat

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