: a strong linen or cotton fabric used in upholstering and as a covering for a mattress or pillow
ticking
3 of 3present participle of tick entry 2
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Max Bultman, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Regulators and former employees call it one of the most notorious chameleon schemes — a ticking time bomb on our nation's roadways.
—Ashley Velie, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
The rhythmic ticking of an analog clock could be grounding in some rooms.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 9 Apr. 2026
The tax season began in January and with the clock ticking, taxpayers have until April 15 to file their taxes or request an extension.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
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Noun
His age looms as a ticking clock for Detroit’s contention timeline, and that’s something to keep in mind in the big picture.
—Max Bultman, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
Regulators and former employees call it one of the most notorious chameleon schemes — a ticking time bomb on our nation's roadways.
—Ashley Velie, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
The rhythmic ticking of an analog clock could be grounding in some rooms.
—Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 9 Apr. 2026
The tax season began in January and with the clock ticking, taxpayers have until April 15 to file their taxes or request an extension.
—ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Ticking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ticking. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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