ticked
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of ticked
Example Sentences
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For every scene that feels false or unnecessary, there is one that works well; for every plot point that feels ticked off a checklist, something surprising pops up.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
Alphabet and Blackstone shares ticked up ahead of the bell.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026
WTI crude ticked higher to $107 a barrel, while Brent crude rose above $110 a barrel.
From Barron's • May 17, 2026
She ticked off some reasons: The soaring price of gas and rising cost of, essentially, everything else.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
The little clock ticked on the mantelpiece, and the boys played tennis in the garden.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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