tick

noun

Definition of ticknext
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
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 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
  • Its 100mm pixel macro lens captures 28 images per second in order to guide the jet to the gaps in your teeth.
    — Jenny Bailly, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The two stabbings happened about 20 seconds apart, Tisch said.
    — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 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
Noun
  • 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
  • On a recent trip, that habit changed my golf game in an instant.
    — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The gloves deliver can an electrical shock strong enough to drop a strong man to his knees in an instant, and proponents say the gloves provide a fast and non-lethal way to subdue a person.
    — Christopher Buchanan, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of instant
Noun
  • Three years ago, FSU was undefeated, Travis was its heartbeat and Norvell appeared to have resurrected one of college football’s great empires.
    — Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
  • For his, Connor chose a copy of Grant’s heartbeat from the hospital.
    — Susan Young, PEOPLE, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of heartbeat

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