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verb (1)

Definition of tick (off)next
as in to list
to specify one after another ticked off everything she would need to buy while her daughter wrote the items down on a list

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verb (2)

1
as in to admonish
to criticize (someone) so as to correct a fault she royally ticked the babysitter off for letting the child play outside unsupervised

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2
as in to anger
to make angry it really ticks me off when someone says something like that

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Recent Examples of tick (off)
Verb
Paper menus allow diners to tick off orders of lip-tingling laab, luscious khao soi, and juicy pomelo salad, feeling like a never-ending invitation to add just one more course. — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 Each animal has a name prominently displayed outside their cage, as volunteers tick off their personalities. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026 Moments later, Hal is taking photos gleefully with fans at the taco stand as Stewart arrives, ticked off. — Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 24 July 2026 Visitors pore over maps of national parks and game reserves, hoping to tick off each species before flying home. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for tick (off)
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tick (off)
  1. list
  2. admonish
  3. anger
  4. recite
  5. reprimand
  6. infuriate
  7. detail
  8. blame
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  • Dillie confirmed to the AJC that the address listed on the voting record is his former residence in Las Vegas and is owned by his godfather.
    — Adam Van Brimmer, AJC.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Other contributing factors listed on the website include out-of-district tuition and out-of-district transportation spending.
    — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of list
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  • Despite being a point of contention for Prince William and Prince Harry, who’ve publicly admonished him for revealing personal details about Diana for financial gain, this memoir is only one of several royal tell-alls penned by Burrell.
    — Sophie Dunne, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • All officers were also admonished that improper access of ALPR and other law enforcement systems is grounds for termination, Joseph said.
    — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of admonish
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  • Abiy also angered Somalia by trying to negotiate access to the sea via the territory of Somaliland.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • That is, Lamashtu spoke out about something that angered and disgusted the divine patriarch, and she was cast down to earth.
    — Eleanor Johnson, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of anger
Verb
  • Ne’ilah prayers are accordingly recited at the closing of the day – just at sunset, adding nature’s drama to the closing of the day.
    — Reuven Kimelman, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Buyers are even reciting the specifics back to us unprompted.
    — Ali Aydan, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of recite
Verb
  • The Missouri Supreme Court ultimately decided to reprimand Zahnd rather than suspend his law license, which did not affect his ability to practice law or his ability to serve as county prosecutor.
    — Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 23 Sep. 2026
  • But the top management set early resumption as a key business target and harshly reprimanded a team working on a resumption permit because of the prolonged screening, which might have pressured them into wrongdoing, the report said.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of reprimand
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  • Some descendants worry that the new research from Kurin and his colleagues will only infuriate die-hard Jefferson apologists further.
    — Andrew Lawler, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Both sides continue to infuriate the other, as the Jayhawks did last week.
    — Scott Dochterman, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of infuriate
Verb
  • Last December, Gerber posted a video to Instagram detailing his use of prescription medication, including antidepressants and Xanax for panic attacks.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
  • The Star is republishing this 2015 story detailing one such case.
    — Glenn Rice, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of detail
Verb
  • In the ’90s, politicians began blaming video games like Mortal Kombat and Doom for real-world violence, and shooter games have remained a recurring scapegoat ever since.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Republicans have blamed Cooper for Zarutska’s death, arguing a COVID-era prison settlement led to the early release of the suspect in the case, DeCarlos Brown, Jr.
    — Mary Ramsey, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of blame

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“Tick (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tick%20%28off%29. Accessed 26 Sep. 2026.

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