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Recent Examples of tick
Lyme disease is spread through ticks, and there were especially low numbers of Lyme disease cases reported in 2014-2017.
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CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
The Patriots are a tick better offensively, ranking second at 28.8 points per game, while allowing 18.8 points (fourth).
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
White, who finished with 10 points and six rebounds in 28 minutes, passed the ball out where it was stolen by Atwell, who missed another deep 3 with one tick remaining, assuring KU the win.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
Tick Repellent The last thing anyone wants to find after a fun outdoor activity is a tick.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
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CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
The Patriots are a tick better offensively, ranking second at 28.8 points per game, while allowing 18.8 points (fourth).
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 8 Feb. 2026
White, who finished with 10 points and six rebounds in 28 minutes, passed the ball out where it was stolen by Atwell, who missed another deep 3 with one tick remaining, assuring KU the win.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 3 Feb. 2026
Tick Repellent The last thing anyone wants to find after a fun outdoor activity is a tick.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tick
Noun
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The company also says the battery can charge in under 10 minutes and last 100,000 cycles.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
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United kept Chelsea at bay until substitute Kerr scored in the 78th minute, only for United’s Simi Awujo to equalise three minutes later and force extra time.—
Cerys Jones,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The company shared a glimpse of what’s coming through a 39-second YouTube video, announcing its entry into the physical AI hardware space beyond mobile phones.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
24 Feb. 2026
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The second focuses on inclusion with companies committing to strengthening testing and evaluation of AI systems across underrepresented languages and cultural contexts, especially in the Global South, so that frontier AI models become more reliable and accessible beyond English‑speaking markets.—
Beatrice Nolan,
Fortune,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Protein Powder and Collagen Protein powder is a simple way to boost protein in smoothies and shakes.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
26 Feb. 2026
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What does the Costco mint shake look like?—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Denis Bouanga’s second hat trick in CONCACAF play and Son Heung-min’s four goal contributions (three assists) in his Champions Cup debut were among the many moments that prompted Burbara to view LAFC as if the club arrived from another dimension.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
24 Feb. 2026
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The Blue Owl episode may ultimately serve as a learning moment for the industry, Walters added.—
Lee Ying Shan,
CNBC,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Judges score the flips and spins, including pretzel-like shapes with skis splayed or crossed, before the skiers pull up at the last split second and slam skis-first into the landing area, kicking up a spray of snow.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Feb. 2026
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That split second is paramount during competition because when everyone is strong and skilled, a moment of hesitation can separate gold from silver.—
Eric Yttri,
The Conversation,
12 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The beat is hard as hell, and super simple like a crazy loop.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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Sumerian Pictures has followed up its splashy acquisition of Sundance hit Josephine with another film from the festival in the shape of off-beat comedy The Incomer, starring Domhnall Gleeson (Ex-Machina) and Gayle Rankin (House Of The Dragon).—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
26 Feb. 2026
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Gregory Shamus / Getty Images After 60-plus minutes of tense, back-and-forth hockey, the gold-medal game ended in an instant.—
The Sports Desk,
NBC news,
22 Feb. 2026
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The sections that sold out most quickly — apart from the instant-sellout GA spots — were the front-facing loge sections, just off the floor.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
21 Feb. 2026
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For the better part of the last decade, MV Agusta’s heartbeat has been three cylinders wide.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
21 Feb. 2026
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The heartbeat slowed, proving that the heart rate is chemically governed.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Tick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tick. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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