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Click here for more tick bite prevention tips from the CDC.
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Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 26 May 2026
His skating looks a tick better than in the playoffs, and probably for good reason.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Mosquito and tick activity increases during the spring and summer months, making prevention an important part of staying healthy while enjoying outdoor activities, the department said in a news release.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
It’s caused by a parasite, Cytauxzoon felis, that dwells in a species of tick known as the Lone Star tick − named for a single white dot on the backs of adult females.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 21 May 2026
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Jennifer McLogan, CBS News, 26 May 2026
His skating looks a tick better than in the playoffs, and probably for good reason.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 26 May 2026
Mosquito and tick activity increases during the spring and summer months, making prevention an important part of staying healthy while enjoying outdoor activities, the department said in a news release.
—Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2026
It’s caused by a parasite, Cytauxzoon felis, that dwells in a species of tick known as the Lone Star tick − named for a single white dot on the backs of adult females.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tick
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The 79th Tony Awards telecast kicked off with a bang by giving out two major awards in the first 30 minutes — and before viewers could blink both John Lithgow and Laurie Metcalf had each won the third Tony Award of their careers.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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His 75-minute-long tours feel less like being talked at and more like movable feasts of sights and storytelling.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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That's right, Marner potted a hat trick in just six minutes and 10 seconds.—
Matt Reigle,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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The fact that Prince can paint such a bleak, gripping story in 90 seconds is one for the ages.—
Ahmir “Questlove” Thompson,
VIBE.com,
7 June 2026
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Carefully pour 3/4 cup coconut milk and 1 1/4 cups water down the side of the skillet and give the pan a shake to submerge the rice.—
Emily Weinstein,
Twin Cities,
4 June 2026
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There are also croissants, sandwiches and shakes.—
Fielding Buck,
Oc Register,
2 June 2026
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The three Jeffs, likely during a moment of desperation, made an agreement to split the winnings and invited Davis to join them.—
Jonathan Odden,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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People overhear the worst possible information at the worst possible moment.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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Then, in a split second at just 14 years old, everything changed.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
2 June 2026
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In a split second, an executive in New York can be on a call with another leader in Singapore.—
Julian Hayes II,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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The company also posted a first-quarter earnings beat, but revenue was about in line with expectations.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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Britell’s signature style combines classical training with modern hip-hop beats, which is perfect for the NBA — a brand that is both aiming to be relevant to modern watchers and acknowledge its legacy.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
3 June 2026
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Fentanyl can just take you out in an instant.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
1 June 2026
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While the cart was only traveling a few miles per hour, the corner of the stretcher lying on the back of it appeared to squarely connect with the player's upper thigh, sending him to the turf in an instant.—
Mark Harris OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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According to the medical records, the former pro wrestler had a history of leukemia and atrial fibrillation, a common disorder that causes irregular heartbeats.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
6 June 2026
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Your Heart May Feel the Effects Drinking diet soda may increase your risk of irregular heartbeat.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
3 June 2026
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“Tick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tick. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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