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Recent Examples of tick
Hiring managers complete a multiple-choice tick-box assessment that outlines the behavioral profile required.
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William Jones, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
An infected tick bite may cause a bull's-eye rash (a small circle with a ring around it) one week to three months after the bite.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 21 Aug. 2025
Every tick of data is a feedback loop, teaching the AI how to adapt and improve.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
It’s caused by a parasite that infects red blood cells through the bite of a tick.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2025
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William Jones, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025
An infected tick bite may cause a bull's-eye rash (a small circle with a ring around it) one week to three months after the bite.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 21 Aug. 2025
Every tick of data is a feedback loop, teaching the AI how to adapt and improve.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
It’s caused by a parasite that infects red blood cells through the bite of a tick.
—Brenda Goodman, CNN Money, 20 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tick
Noun
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Some like to get to the airport very early, with time for a full picnic, while others are dashing in at the last minute while downing a protein bar.—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
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In April, Tien Kung Ultra became the first robot to finish a half-marathon, completing the 21-kilometer course in Beijing in 2 hours and 40 minutes.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Extend it to four seconds to ensure safe spacing in adverse conditions.—
Bay Area Weather Report,
Mercury News,
10 Sep. 2025
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Three weeks later in London, the same service required a bank transfer – no cash accepted, no cards processed, just account details exchanged securely and payment completed in seconds.—
Penny Lee,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The game's options menu includes toggles for screen shake and HUD size, but nothing in the way of difficulty adjustments.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
11 Sep. 2025
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Add 1/2 cup water to remaining chili sauce, shake, and stir mixture into liquid in roasting pan.—
Judy Bart Kancigor,
Oc Register,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As with any career as long as his, there have been moments when perhaps his aesthetic wasn’t so aligned with where fashion was going, but mention that and Roversi will gently put it to one side.—
Mark Holgate,
Vogue,
11 Sep. 2025
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Advertisement This is a dark moment for America.—
Chad de Guzman,
Time,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The split second the clock turns to the opening hour, buoys from every ship are tossed in the water and the 250-fathom deep gill net is cranked out by the deckhands.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Garfield blinked in shock a few times before rocketing out of his chair for a split second, then spinning around to uncomfortably look at his co-stars.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As this beat writer has previously pointed out, Evero’s history has been partial to playing veterans early on in a season.—
Mike Kaye
September 10,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Timbaland was on a StarTech, and there was a beat playing super loud.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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But in the fragmented era of social media, smartphones and instant video uploads, editorial decisions by legacy media are less impactful than ever.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
11 Sep. 2025
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Grey and Flannel Checks A midi skirt gets an instant upgrade with flannel checks and a floaty A-line silhouette.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Examples of these processes can be found throughout nature, from the unpredictable rise and fall of stock market values to the irregular heartbeat cadence.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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Using its optical heart sensor, the watch reviews how your blood vessels respond to heartbeats over 30-day periods.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Tick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tick. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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