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Recent Examples of tick
While the tick was once mostly found in the southeast, climate change and rising deer populations are helping expand its territory, which experts believe could be contributing to the rise in cases.
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Dec. 2025
In other words, the weaker a planet’s gravitational pull, the faster clocks on its surface tick.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Dec. 2025
Many have tick lists, social media followings, and big money on the line.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 18 Dec. 2025
Still, this morning's data showing a tick higher in the unemployment rate and generally sluggish labor demand has tested the cyclical optimism a bit.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025
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Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 24 Dec. 2025
In other words, the weaker a planet’s gravitational pull, the faster clocks on its surface tick.
—IEEE Spectrum, 20 Dec. 2025
Many have tick lists, social media followings, and big money on the line.
—Corey Buhay, Outside, 18 Dec. 2025
Still, this morning's data showing a tick higher in the unemployment rate and generally sluggish labor demand has tested the cyclical optimism a bit.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tick
Noun
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If dealing with persistent scum, create a paste using vinegar and baking soda, apply it, and leave it for 20 minutes before wiping it clean.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Jan. 2026
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Minnesota’s zone defense stymied the Badgers at the end of the half, with nine straight stops including five turnovers and zero points over the final five minutes for a 35-28 lead.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Kane opened the scoring on a two-man advantage with 29 seconds left in the first period.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Instead, Prairie View A&M was forced to foul on the other end, and UAPB guard Kristyna Boyd made one of her two fouls shots with 10 seconds to go to set the final score.—
Erick Taylor,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The franchise is known for highly caffeinated coffee confections, along with shakes, smoothies and popular seasonal menus.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
11 Jan. 2026
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These are great for prepping smoothies for the week, storing homemade health shots, or bringing a protein shake to the gym in an eco-friendly container.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
Noun
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There’s just all there to kind of lift us in every moment.—
Nasha Smith,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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And though Li has won playoff games before in previous stops, with previous teams, winning Saturday would be a nice moment for himself, too.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Jan. 2026
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Within a split second, Ross firing three shots, including one through the windshield, killing Good, a 37-year-old mother of three who had moved to Minnesota.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Feig seems lost in pleasantly tipsy thought for a split second.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
29 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Make sure that the mics are in the right place, make sure the drummer can keep a beat.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
7 Jan. 2026
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Chalamet then studied and memorized these beats.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Transfer skillet to preheated oven; bake until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part of pork reads 140°F and sauce is bubbling, 18 to 20 minutes.—
Amanda Stanfield,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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The dancing baby was an instant hit from the second viewers saw it.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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One of the main heartbeats of the defense, Dean made a midseason comeback from knee surgery.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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The Broncos are back in the playoffs for a second consecutive season, one game closer to Super Bowl LX, and a legitimate contender because Nix has played with a slow heartbeat in the fourth quarter.—
Troy Renck The Denver Post,
Arkansas Online,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Tick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tick. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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