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Recent Examples of tick
The virus, spread by ticks, can cause a disease that leads to swelling of the brain and permanent health problems in half of severe cases.
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Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 4 July 2025
The tick species is now found scattered throughout Fairfield and New Haven counties, according Molaei.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 July 2025
Geum-ja and Jun-hee make their way toward the exit as the clock ticks down.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 27 June 2025
It gets packaged as employee retention, training plans, learning management system (LMS) completions—training programs that tick boxes but don't shift performance.
—Peter Beven, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Hope Karnopp, jsonline.com, 4 July 2025
The tick species is now found scattered throughout Fairfield and New Haven counties, according Molaei.
—Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 2 July 2025
Geum-ja and Jun-hee make their way toward the exit as the clock ticks down.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 27 June 2025
It gets packaged as employee retention, training plans, learning management system (LMS) completions—training programs that tick boxes but don't shift performance.
—Peter Beven, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tick
Noun
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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
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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
Noun
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The outing marked Charlotte's first time at the event and George's second.—
Kelsie Gibson,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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According to the report, the flight lasted around 30 seconds between takeoff and crash.—
Sheikh Saaliq,
Los Angeles Times,
12 July 2025
Noun
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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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One of my favorite moments in the film is when Steve Carell’s character is plotting a worldwide coup while trying unsuccessfully to boil an egg.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
11 July 2025
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Reflect on formative moments in your life and identify patterns in what drives you.—
Priya Abani,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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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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The robot mower works in low light and can even cut grass after dark without missing a beat.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
5 July 2025
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Lighting softens, music picks up a beat, and the bar team steps in.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
4 July 2025
Noun
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Romelu Lukaku was an instant hit in his second spell at Chelsea and Deco, Juan Sebastian Veron and Mario Stanic sparkled on their debuts going much further back, whereas Thiago Silva, Caicedo and many others started poorly and got much better.—
Oliver Kay,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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The top prize last month was on an Electric 100s instant ticket claimed by a 57-year-old woman from Montcalm County, according to the Michigan Lottery.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
8 July 2025
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), symptoms of illnesses caused by harmful algal blooms can include stomachaches, rashes, headaches, and coughing, while more serious symptoms include liver damage, seizures, and irregular heartbeats.—
Joe Edwards,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 July 2025
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For now, that’s not part of his All-Star week duties, but, per usual, that week will be a busy one for the heartbeat of Cleveland’s lineup.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
3 July 2025
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“Tick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tick. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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