tic
tics
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pluralof tic.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Pat’s knack for analyzing the tics of others does prove a useful tool.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
That’s one of the tics that comes up in his legal writings and in his posture toward everybody all the time.
From Slate ● Aug. 31, 2026
John, whose condition involves involuntary tics, was made an MBE in 2019 in recognition of almost 40 years campaigning and providing support to other sufferers.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
The film charts a course through Davidson’s life from the start of his tics as a teenager up until he was presented an award by Queen Elizabeth II in 2019, another venue where he swore.
From Salon ● Apr. 26, 2026
Far more useful to me, for understanding the tics, pretensions, and insecurities of the owner class, are books and other print-related artifacts.
From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich
