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Recent Examples of tick
Isserlis has often missed a can’t-miss flight while standing in a terminal lobby, watching the clock tick down.
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John Phipps, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026
At first Kent hated how quickly he’d been reduced to a tick on a demographic survey.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Jan. 2026
The problem is that he and Malone were not aligned on how to develop the kids, and the tick, tock, of Jokic’s prime framed everything with conflicting urgency.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
Positives Spirit in adversity Arguably the biggest tick of the lot.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
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John Phipps, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026
At first Kent hated how quickly he’d been reduced to a tick on a demographic survey.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Jan. 2026
The problem is that he and Malone were not aligned on how to develop the kids, and the tick, tock, of Jokic’s prime framed everything with conflicting urgency.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026
Positives Spirit in adversity Arguably the biggest tick of the lot.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tick
Noun
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Most health authorities recommend that adults aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity per week and at least two days per week of muscle-strengthening activities.—
Shiv Sudhakar,
FOXNews.com,
2 Feb. 2026
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Miles and Marta Suarez scored 15 points each and Donovyn Hunter, whose three-pointer had tied it at 55 in the final minute, added 11 points for TCU (20-3, 8-2).—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
Noun
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But Texas responded with a jump shot by Booker and layups from Harmon and Carlton in a span of 37 seconds.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Feb. 2026
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Rutgers star guard Tariq Francis, who already had 26 points, dribbled around half court with seconds to go.—
Sean Campbell,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This can be a minor steering wheel shake to feeling like the wheels are going to fall off the car.—
Michael V. Pettigano,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Clothing, pins, a new shake and a novelty popcorn bucket also will be available for the anniversary.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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That moment showed his cheeky side — his knack for making her laugh — and their unique bond.—
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Pretti was being held on the ground when an officer appeared to remove a gun from Pretti's waistband just moments before another agent fired the first shot.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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For a split second, my hearing went numb.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Feb. 2026
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Because this vulnerability is exposed only for a split second, most immune responses miss it.—
Kwesi Akonu Adom Mensah Forson,
The Conversation,
26 Jan. 2026
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The audio-first company, which is owned by the Graham family — the Post’s owners before Bezos — plans to introduce original reporting, and will pick up some local beats, including sports and metro coverage.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Both former Day One picks should have pretty healthy markets, and this beat writer could see the Panthers jumping into those waters to improve a position that isn’t as costly as the top-tier outside linebacker or defensive end markets.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2026
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Those dreams were taken from them in an instant when the Sacramento County Sheriff's Office said their father, David Vallerga, fired his gun and then turned it on himself inside their Rancho Cordova home.—
Tori Apodaca,
CBS News,
30 Jan. 2026
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But in an instant, she is transported in time with Michael to the 21st century, where Michael and his mother and sister had been touring Biltmore House on vacation.—
Rebecca Angel Baer,
Southern Living,
29 Jan. 2026
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But at the top, with clear views of a seemingly endless horizon, Egorov told Outside that the effort was worth every heartbeat.—
Outside,
Outside,
31 Jan. 2026
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For those who monitor their caffeine intake due to health conditions, are pregnant, or have sensitivity to caffeine, consuming caffeine can cause side effects such as jitters, rapid heartbeat, or sleep disruption, per Newsweek.—
Mariyam Muhammad,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Tick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tick. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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