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Recent Examples of tick
After getting home, check people and pets for ticks.
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Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 4 July 2025
That may seem like a long time on a human scale, but that’s barely a tick of the galactic clock.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 26 June 2025
So when both astronomers and the operators of the clocks notice that the atomic ticks are falling out of step with the rotation of the Earth, people take notice.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 July 2025
Health officials are also emphasizing that no area is immune to tick activity.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 7 July 2025
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Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 4 July 2025
That may seem like a long time on a human scale, but that’s barely a tick of the galactic clock.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 26 June 2025
So when both astronomers and the operators of the clocks notice that the atomic ticks are falling out of step with the rotation of the Earth, people take notice.
—Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 9 July 2025
Health officials are also emphasizing that no area is immune to tick activity.
—Youri Benadjaoud, ABC News, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tick
Noun
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Follow that with a dip in the sea at Lia beach—a four minute walk away—or book a pottery class through one of the hotel’s artisan partners.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
15 July 2025
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You’re asked to meet with senior leadership for the very first time—in five minutes.—
Michele Moreno,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Just connect the headphones to your fitness app, and the internal tech uses LED optical sensors that pulse over 100 times per second to measure your blood flow.—
Maggie Slepian,
Travel + Leisure,
24 July 2025
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Average travel times per 10 kilometers improved from 33 minutes and 53 seconds to 30 minutes and 48 seconds.—
Carlton Reid,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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And after decades of Dairy Kastle fandom, Trice now gets to see the magic behind those soft-serve cones, shakes, sundaes and savory snacks such as a vegan hot dog, pulled pork sandwich or taco-in-a-bag.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
11 July 2025
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Besides custard, sundaes, shakes, malts and sodas, Kopp's has burgers and sandwiches ― Kopp's also named one of the 20 best places for cheeseburger by Yelp Elites.—
Rose Androwich,
jsonline.com,
10 July 2025
Noun
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The Rule of Thirds In a rare moment of candor several years ago, Duggan sketched out his political philosophy.—
M.L. Elrick,
Freep.com,
23 July 2025
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Their presence can ease anxiety, reduce loneliness, and bring moments of joy and comfort that transcend memory loss.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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The two were able to team up for a split second to get Nia Jax out of the way.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 July 2025
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The justices must decide whether courts should assess everything that happened during the traffic stop or just the split seconds when the officer feared for his safety.—
Ella Lee,
The Hill,
2 June 2025
Noun
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Johnson and Johnson reported a beat on both the top and bottom line as well as raise full year guidance.—
JJ Kinahan,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Citi analysts, however, are bullish on Starbucks, raising its price target to $100 from $95, citing an in-line beat on U.S. same-store sales.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
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Season 1 premiered on Nov. 17, 2024, and became an instant hit for the streamer's top original series of all time, according to a December 2024 press release.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
19 July 2025
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Android users can also access Google Fast Pair for instant pairing with compatible smartphones.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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Independent bookstores are the heartbeats of their communities.—
American Booksellers Association,
USA Today,
13 July 2025
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Intimacy is the heartbeat of a thriving relationship.—
Chamin Ajjan,
CNBC,
12 July 2025
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“Tick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tick. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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