Thesaurus results for TICK

tick

noun

Definition of tick

as in minute

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Recent Examples of tick The price was a tick lower than the $10 billion valuation for Mark Walter’s deal to take control of the Los Angeles Lakers last year. — Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 12 Aug. 2026 The tick can also cause alpha-gal syndrome, an allergic reaction to red meat. — Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2026 The project’s ambitions swelled like a tick on a dog’s belly. — Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 About half or more of people who get bitten by ticks aren’t even aware they’ve been bitten, says Dawicki, so the tick isn't always available to test. — Alice Park, Time, 7 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tick

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Noun

The idea that these two would have a five-minute-or-less breakup conversation, then plop down on the couch and happily embark on an acid trip together, strains credulity a little, even for this bizarre, codependent friend group.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Finally, after about four minutes of confusion, Marine One and the tower make contact.

— Pete Muntean, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of minute

Noun

With 33 seconds left in Round 9, Itauma’s trainer Ben Davison threw in the towel, leaving Hrgović to celebrate making history.

— Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Minutes later the finalists will fight to stay on the back of 2,000-pound animals with names like Man Hater and Buck Nasty for eight excruciating seconds, and then dodge the bull's hooves and horns when they're tossed to the ground.

— Christine Lennon, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of second

Noun

Yoo being lactose intolerant made the dairy-free protein shake application a personal goal.

— Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Brown Roof Because brown roofs, especially wood shake or architectural shingles, bring a warm, earthy base to a home’s exterior, Soto suggests reaching for tans, warm beiges, or a terracotta tone if the house can handle a bolder statement.

— Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of shake

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There’s also been lots of moments to dress up for too, with megawatt tours from Harry Styles, Ariana Grande, and Zara Larsson; maximalist pop stars with fans eager to follow their lead in sequins and ties, hibiscus flowers in hair.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
First, Mary Carillo, the former player and trailblazing broadcaster and journalist, had her moment.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of moment

Noun

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
Rodriguez turning his brain off for a split second in a game that was long, long over is somewhat forgivable.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of split second

Noun

One of the more surreal responses to that experience is applause, which ripples through the audience of Paranormal Activity a beat after all the major scares, like rain settling in after a peal of thunder.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
Fly’s brand of rap, defined by spare, steely 808 beats and club shoutouts, was wildly popular, spawning nearly 50 mixtape volumes and many more songs since.

— Stephen Deusner, SPIN, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of beat

Noun

Facing second-and-4 in the second quarter, Browning took a shotgun snap, and Anudike-Uzomah was there in an instant, zipping by Tampa Bay third-string tackle Marshall Fournier for a free shot on Browning.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 23 Aug. 2026
Use an instant-read thermometer to check for doneness (chicken breasts are safely cooked when the thickest part reaches 165°F), and let the meat rest before slicing so the juices redistribute.

— Devra Ferst, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of instant

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