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Recent Examples of tick
The soft tick of a hi-hat pushes everything forward, and the space between each oscillation gets wider and wider, eventually melting away.
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Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026
But the downside of hardcore wrestling fans is all the internet wrestling ugliness (and burner accounts) that makes the IWC tick.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Weiss, whose fastball averaged a tick below 95 MPH for the Eagles, aimed to match Ryu’s accuracy.
—Sam Warren, Houston Chronicle, 28 Jan. 2026
Isserlis has often missed a can’t-miss flight while standing in a terminal lobby, watching the clock tick down.
—John Phipps, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026
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Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026
But the downside of hardcore wrestling fans is all the internet wrestling ugliness (and burner accounts) that makes the IWC tick.
—Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Weiss, whose fastball averaged a tick below 95 MPH for the Eagles, aimed to match Ryu’s accuracy.
—Sam Warren, Houston Chronicle, 28 Jan. 2026
Isserlis has often missed a can’t-miss flight while standing in a terminal lobby, watching the clock tick down.
—John Phipps, New Yorker, 17 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tick
Noun
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Just a few minutes ago, Juan Pablo Guanipa was kidnapped in the Los Chorros urbanization in Caracas.—
Zach LaChance,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Feb. 2026
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The 30-second Super Bowl version manages to capture most of the ridiculousness of the lengthier, two-and-a-half-minute version directed by Spike Jonze, which feels as silly and committed as any of your favorite Stiller comedy moments.—
Omar L. Gallaga,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The second is a resolution declaring a food apartheid in the City of Milwaukee – this will mirror a similar declaration by Milwaukee County.—
Everett Eaton,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Duren then hit Diabate in the face with his open right hand, starting a confrontation that lasted more than 30 seconds and ultimately ended with a brief police presence on the floor.—
Steve Reed,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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This can be a minor steering wheel shake to feeling like the wheels are going to fall off the car.—
Michael V. Pettigano,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Clothing, pins, a new shake and a novelty popcorn bucket also will be available for the anniversary.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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And while their steamy, sweaty dalliances are hot and heavy (albeit mostly clothed), most swoonworthy are the smaller moments, like Heathcliff gently cupping his hands to keep the rain out of Cathy’s eyes.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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Writing is taking moments in time and recording them.—
Daisy Jones,
Vogue,
10 Feb. 2026
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However, Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Miguel Rojas’ throw home beat the sliding Kiner-Falefa by a split second.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
10 Feb. 2026
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That kid gets one shot to make that play and make a split second decision against some of the best athletes in the world.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
6 Feb. 2026
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The audio-first company, which is owned by the Graham family — the Post’s owners before Bezos — plans to introduce original reporting, and will pick up some local beats, including sports and metro coverage.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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Both former Day One picks should have pretty healthy markets, and this beat writer could see the Panthers jumping into those waters to improve a position that isn’t as costly as the top-tier outside linebacker or defensive end markets.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Feb. 2026
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In an instant, our shaky courtroom sketch of Pearl the flighty young mother, Pearl the drunk, gets burned up and eclipsed by Pearl the mystic.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Feb. 2026
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Our lives touched each other for an instant and then separated.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Music is the heartbeat of the world.—
Ryan Gaydos , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
8 Feb. 2026
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This nutrient helps regulate your heartbeat and supports healthy muscle function.—
Zia Sherrell,
Health,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Tick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tick. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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