as in tricks
an odd or peculiar habit
constantly playing with her hair is one of her more annoying tics
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Recent Examples of tics
There are linguistic tics and habits that give away formerly Amish people immediately.
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Eythana Miller,
The Dial,
23 June 2026
Physical tics can be as subtle as eye blinking, or involve jerking the arms, or stretching the neck.
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Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
Services are available that humanize AI tics.
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Walt Hunter,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
Nadal, with a wink, recites the various physical tics involved in his serving routine.
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Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Here, the British actor appears to take on Hansen’s vocal patterns and tics with an eerie, off-kilter precision, as those familiar with the infamous true-crime host can attest.
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David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2026
Eilish shares reaction to her tics Eilish was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome at age 11.
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Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Some patients on chlorpromazine developed mild tremors or tics.
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Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
The movie depicts Davidson in clinical trials in 2022 at the University of Nottingham, which is developing an MNS (median nerve stimulator) that can be worn as a bracelet to reduce tics.
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Barry Levitt,
Time,
28 Apr. 2026
Eythana Miller,
The Dial,
23 June 2026
Physical tics can be as subtle as eye blinking, or involve jerking the arms, or stretching the neck.
—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
5 June 2026
Services are available that humanize AI tics.
—
Walt Hunter,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
Nadal, with a wink, recites the various physical tics involved in his serving routine.
—
Ava Wallace,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Here, the British actor appears to take on Hansen’s vocal patterns and tics with an eerie, off-kilter precision, as those familiar with the infamous true-crime host can attest.
—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
27 May 2026
Eilish shares reaction to her tics Eilish was diagnosed with Tourette syndrome at age 11.
—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
6 May 2026
Some patients on chlorpromazine developed mild tremors or tics.
—
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
The movie depicts Davidson in clinical trials in 2022 at the University of Nottingham, which is developing an MNS (median nerve stimulator) that can be worn as a bracelet to reduce tics.
—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tics
Noun
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Yamal’s flicks and tricks in his 45-minute appearance were almost enough to make memories for life, while Oyarzabal should have completed his hat-trick (both players would be substituted at the break).
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Vinícius Júnior’s extensive and varied skill set includes blinding speed, dazzling dribbling tricks, and the ability to effortlessly slip past defenders.
Noun
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Instead, Nowell roots the band’s sound in the mid-’90s and keeps his vocal mannerisms as close to Bradley’s as possible.
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His behavior, his voice, his accent, his physical mannerisms, everything was so particular to him, but also to New York at a certain time, and in a certain kind of crowd.
Noun
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Low volatility and low correlation are the whole selling point, the two traits that win an asset a place in a diversified portfolio.
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Those traits can certainly be found in the Dolphins’ draft class.
Noun
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This, and other quirks of pronunciation or vocabulary, are easy tells when accents have otherwise smoothed into plain old American and traditional clothing has been shed in favor of jeans and T-shirts.
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An air traffic controller might be locked in on the quirks of a certain runway.
Noun
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Lime Kiln Theater combines all three of those characteristics, offering an annual summer lineup of live performances at its legendary outdoor venue (an old limestone quarry and kiln).
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Continuous review President reviews, according to CSU policy, allow the CSU board of trustees to understand the unique characteristics of each campus, assess their leadership and further the school’s progress.
Noun
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To meet that demand, develop a travel wellness and performance plan built around personalized habits rather than generic advice.
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While an initial spike in fuel costs caused a temporary pullback in longer-distance shopping trips in March, the data shows that consumer driving habits quickly rebounded by April, signaling strong offline shopping intent rather than a permanent shift to online channels.
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The stylistic eccentricities have been dialed back, including the use of old Hollywood film clips to reflect the action and possibly the thoughts of its main character, a cinephile from space, who is both practicing and enacting the work of a private detective.
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Designers embraced audacious concepts, leading to iconic cars like the Corvette and Thunderbird, alongside numerous eccentricities.
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Anta Claus is spilling over with character flaws, idiosyncrasies, jealousy and frustration.
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There’s an intrinsic pleasure in seeing filmmakers grow both older and weirder, yielding to their personal idiosyncrasies and obsessions, taking wild chances in pursuit of their passions.
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