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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
Noun
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Mall of the Emirates and Dubai Marina Mall are just a 10-minute cab ride away.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
1 June 2026
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Sorry, this episode is an hour and forty-five minutes long?—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
1 June 2026
Noun
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For more than four minutes Darnold drove downfield, connecting on three of four passes, baffling the pass rushers, bleeding the clock, and by the time the Seahawks finally gave the ball back, the Rams had only 25 seconds to live.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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Left-hander Sam Moll got Matt Olson to ground out with the bases loaded for his first save, the second of his career.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 June 2026
Noun
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Whether taking on twisty roads, cruising around city streets, or ticking off miles on the highway, the Speedster exhibited no discernable cowl shake or flex.—
Peter Nelson,
Robb Report,
27 May 2026
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The fries are still served with a 700-calorie shake.—
Cole Hanson,
STAT,
22 May 2026
Noun
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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
Noun
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The brain must calculate angles in split seconds.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
20 May 2026
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As the human's shot saw the ball graze the top of the net and change trajectory, Ace readjusted in a split second, reacting in real time better than most humans could.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 May 2026
Noun
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Thankfully, the largely entertaining affair marches to a peppier beat than the show, which can become bogged down despite its seasons being relatively short in terms of episodes.—
Mark Meszoros,
Boston Herald,
28 May 2026
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Best Buy — The stock was up almost 8% after an earnings and revenue beat for the first quarter.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
28 May 2026
Noun
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Transfer to the middle rack of the oven and roast until the skin is golden and beginning to crisp and an instant-read thermometer registers 165 degrees when inserted in the thickest part closest to the bone, about 30 minutes.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
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Give your jeans or shorts an instant upgrade by swapping out your regular belt for a chic silk scarf.—
Daisy Maldonado,
InStyle,
23 May 2026
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Rather than relying solely on external commands, the system monitors the insect’s heartbeat, neural activity, and body motion to determine its internal state and decide whether stimulation should be applied.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
30 May 2026
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Doctors and nurses with Doppler machines and ultrasounds kept showing up, forcing them to hear the heartbeat and see the movement of a tiny body.—
Kavitha Surana,
CNN Money,
28 May 2026
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“Tick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tick. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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