as in listing
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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as in admonishing
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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as in infuriating
to make angry
it really ticks me off when someone says something like that
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Recent Examples of ticking (off)
Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
Whether taking on twisty roads, cruising around city streets, or ticking off miles on the highway, the Speedster rode well and exhibited no discernable cowl shake or flex.
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Peter Nelson,
Robb Report,
27 May 2026
But this should not be a matter of ticking off the boxes to rush an execution of someone who has a real claim of innocence, and the Supreme Court should be very cautious about sanctioning an approach where the state is prioritizing speed over the cause of justice.
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Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
Disney even launched a live-countdown clock that’s ticking off the months, days, hours, minutes and seconds until the film’s mid-December premiere.
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Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
On Friday night against the San Antonio Spurs, seconds were ticking off the clock and Kawhi Leonard had the ball in his hands and an opportunity to win the game.
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Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
8 Mar. 2026
Preparing for a Super Bowl watch party, or tailgate spread, means ticking off a list of classic menu items.
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Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2026
Jornet reached the final stretch of Colorado peaks on after methodically ticking off the ten 14ers in the Sangre de Cristo Range.
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Jayme Moye,
Outside,
19 Sep. 2025
For any of this to become reality, SpaceX needs to begin ticking off a lengthy to-do list of technical milestones.
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Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
24 Aug. 2025
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Uber is out with its annual Lost & Found Index, ticking off the items riders leave behind on the car seat.
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Robert Abitbol,
USA Today,
6 June 2026
Whether taking on twisty roads, cruising around city streets, or ticking off miles on the highway, the Speedster rode well and exhibited no discernable cowl shake or flex.
—
Peter Nelson,
Robb Report,
27 May 2026
But this should not be a matter of ticking off the boxes to rush an execution of someone who has a real claim of innocence, and the Supreme Court should be very cautious about sanctioning an approach where the state is prioritizing speed over the cause of justice.
—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2026
Disney even launched a live-countdown clock that’s ticking off the months, days, hours, minutes and seconds until the film’s mid-December premiere.
—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
18 Mar. 2026
On Friday night against the San Antonio Spurs, seconds were ticking off the clock and Kawhi Leonard had the ball in his hands and an opportunity to win the game.
—
Janis Carr,
Oc Register,
8 Mar. 2026
Preparing for a Super Bowl watch party, or tailgate spread, means ticking off a list of classic menu items.
—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2026
Jornet reached the final stretch of Colorado peaks on after methodically ticking off the ten 14ers in the Sangre de Cristo Range.
—
Jayme Moye,
Outside,
19 Sep. 2025
For any of this to become reality, SpaceX needs to begin ticking off a lengthy to-do list of technical milestones.
—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
24 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ticking (off)
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The driver of the fleeing vehicle was booked into the Wyandotte County Detention Center, according to the jail’s inmate listing.
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She's also dreamed about paying down that future pool by listing it on Swimply.
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Regardless, this issue could have resolved if the Giants had issued a statement straight away either defending their players’ First Amendment right to express their views or admonishing them for violating the term of the CBA.
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In the viral video after the shooting, neighbors can be heard angrily admonishing officers for killing the dog.
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Adding secondary maturations into the bourbon lineup is likely going to divide longtime Four Roses fans, delighting some and infuriating others.
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In Chicago, these questions are interesting and infuriating because the Bulls have no say in the outcome.
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Gerald speaks in a forceful cadence, like a start-up founder reciting a LinkedIn post.
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According to the police report, Diaz-Torres failed balancing tests, walking in a straight line and reciting the alphabet.
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Earlier this week, Scott Agness claimed his press credentials were revoked by the team after his reporting led to the WNBA reprimanding the Fever for not being transparent about Clark’s health status during a game on May 20.
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If something’s not done as far as reprimanding, what will that do to him as a student?
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Israel for years avoided officially recognizing the violence as genocide out fear of angering Turkey, but that relationship has soured over the past two decades, especially as the most recent wars in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran have dragged on.
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For years, Israel never officially broached the subject for fear of angering Turkey, but that relationship has soured over the past two decades, especially as the most recent wars in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran have dragged on.
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While the silhouette is simple and versatile, the subtle line detailing gives it a slightly more elevated feel than a standard tank, and the lightweight fabric is especially ideal for hot, humid days.
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However, following a series of Miami Herald articles detailing flaws in the investigation, including police not following up with key eyewitnesses, the Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office reexamined the case and charged Pino with felony vessel homicide in October 2024.
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Kinsler played the most of the four, getting on the field for 56 snaps last season.
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Meanwhile, Belgium has yet to score in two matches at this World Cup, getting on the scoreboard only through an own goal in its opening draw with Egypt.
Cite this Entry
“Ticking (off).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ticking%20%28off%29. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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