tick

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Recent Examples of tick Others claim that cool, dry conditions that delay tick infestations allow more of a deer’s nutrients to go to antlers instead of fighting blood-sucking vermin. Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 17 Apr. 2025 Additionally, brass inlay tick markers subtly line the entrance floor, mimicking field lines. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 15 Apr. 2025 It’s proven to kill fleas, flea eggs, larvae, lice and ticks. Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2025 The mite attaches itself to bees much like a tick engorges on humans. Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for tick
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tick
Noun
  • Significant improvements are still needed, however, as someone in the country is dying of stroke about every three minutes.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • Progress 91 engaged its thrusters at 6:10 p.m. EDT (2210 GMT), firing for a total of 3 minutes, 33 seconds, to provide an extra margin of safety between the space station and the oncoming rocket junk.
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 1 May 2025
  • Quickly Florida parlayed a power play into a 1-1 knot just 11 seconds into the advantage on Carter Verhaeghe’s close backhander 5:21 into the game.
    Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 1 May 2025
Noun
  • Protein shake with oatmeal and fresh fruit Merkel says oats can be easily added to your usual protein shake or smoothie for a boost of extra protein, nutrients, and fiber.
    Philipp Wehsack, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2025
  • Or stuck yourself in a blender and turned it to the highest setting, making the table shake.
    Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • These types of bird behaviors and unexpected sightings prompt me to capture more amazing moments and share my visual stories.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 1 May 2025
  • Global awards are often swayed by what players feature on the grandest stages and produce the biggest, game-winning moments.
    Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 30 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • In less than a split second, he was presented with a stunning profile.
    Jason Richmond, Forbes.com, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Hayes opted to hold onto the puck for a split second instead of giving the puck to Crosby.
    Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 19 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Turn paper over so marking is on the bottom and place on a baking sheet. Make the Shell In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment beat egg whites, vinegar, and 1/8 tsp.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Apr. 2025
  • The Knicks walked into the belly of the beat, in front of a hostile Little Caesar’s Arena crowd representing a city that hadn’t seen a playoff victory at home since the Pistons played basketball at The Palace at Auburn Hills.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 25 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The TikTok video became an instant heartbreaker, as viewers flooded the comment section with tears and words of encouragement for the dog.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Earlier this month, the L.A. Times reported that a homeless man became an instant millionaire after purchasing a scratcher ticket from a liquor store in San Luis Obispo.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • America’s economic heartbeat is slowing - quietly, but measurably.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
  • Vicky Barnes was the heartbeat of the diner who knew just about every customer who walked through the door.
    Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Apr. 2025

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“Tick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tick. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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