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Recent Examples of tick
Tua was last in the league in yards per attempt last year, just a tick below Patrick Mahomes (Hill’s former QB).
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Michael Salfino, New York Times, 30 July 2025
Earlier this summer, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported one death and three cases leading to hospitalizations from Powassan virus, spread by ticks.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 26 July 2025
For $40, the lab identifies the tick and tests it for 10 different diseases.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 23 July 2025
Solomon, a dealmaker by training, is itchy as the clock ticks down on his run.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 21 July 2025
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Michael Salfino, New York Times, 30 July 2025
Earlier this summer, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services reported one death and three cases leading to hospitalizations from Powassan virus, spread by ticks.
—Caitlin Looby, jsonline.com, 26 July 2025
For $40, the lab identifies the tick and tests it for 10 different diseases.
—Jordan Greene, People.com, 23 July 2025
Solomon, a dealmaker by training, is itchy as the clock ticks down on his run.
—Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 21 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tick
Noun
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But going over 10 minutes on the toilet—or severe difficulty having a bowel movement—could be a red flag.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
29 July 2025
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The video is exactly two hours and 17 minutes long, similar to the time the children disappear in the movie: 2:17 a.m.—
Conor Murray,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
Noun
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After the now-defunct website posted nine seconds of the footage in 2012, Hogan filed a $100 million civil lawsuit against the outlet.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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In its stock configuration, that’s enough to go from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.3 seconds and reach a top speed of 125 mph (201 km/h).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Smoothies can be another good way to get the hydration and electrolyte benefits of fruit in a cold and sweet treat that spares you the heavy sugar and dairy hit of ice cream or a milk shake.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
28 July 2025
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The big question, though, is how the art stays permanent when a simple shake of the device erases the image on the gray screen.—
Mark Gray,
People.com,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Amid the chaotic mess England had created for themselves, Kelly brought a moment of calm.—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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That moment created a sense of forward motion, and that momentum carried me through challenges, transitions and future leadership roles.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
Noun
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In that split second, everything changed for both characters.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
24 July 2025
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But in the next split second, the singer realized the camera had caught the couple in an apparent compromising moment.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
17 July 2025
Noun
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The man who once provided motivation through trap beats and raw lyrics is now providing it through hands-on mentorship and workshops.—
Stephanie Tharpe,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Boeing and Procter & Gamble reported earnings beats, but others missed expectations like Spotify, which posted weak guidance, while shipping giant and U.S. consumer bellwether UPS slashed its dividend.—
Nur Hikmah Md Ali,
CNBC,
30 July 2025
Noun
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In 1692, Jamaica was struck by a devastating earthquake, sending the sandy foundations of nearly two-thirds of the city sinking beneath the sea in an instant.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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Stories of humanity and even love shine through brutality, while lives change—or end—in an instant.—
Gabrielle Bellot,
Literary Hub,
1 Aug. 2025
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Some of Widmer's supporters believe Sarah might have had a genetic disorder, such as Long QT Syndrome type 7, a condition that can cause irregular heartbeats.—
Victoria Moorwood,
The Enquirer,
31 July 2025
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According to medical records obtained by EW on Thursday, the former pro wrestler had a history of leukemia and atrial fibrillation, a common disorder that causes irregular heartbeats.—
Mekishana Pierre,
EW.com,
31 July 2025
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“Tick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tick. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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