tick off
verb
to mark with a tick
ticking off
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a word derived from
tick off.
Example Sentences
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“Young senator, writes some bestselling books,” he said, ticking off a number of shared qualities.
From Salon ● Jul. 29, 2026
"Is it because they really, really love the area and think it's so wonderful to see the view, or are they just ticking off another box on their to-do list?"
From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026
“There’s so many different sides to Jackie,” she said, ticking off a litany: “She’s fierce, she’s gentle, she’s demanding. She’s nurturing. She’s a mother. She’s a warrior.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2026
She talks rapid-fire for eight straight minutes without interruption about sustainability as a personal project, ticking off all the ways she tries to be more eco-friendly in everything that she does.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2025
Bilbo was busy: writing invitations, ticking off answers, packing up presents, and making some private preparations of his own.
From "The Fellowship of the Ring" by J.R.R. Tolkien
