- present participle of tick.
ticking
Example Sentences
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That reignited concerns about a sluggish job market—but a smaller supply of workers has allowed the unemployment rate to continue ticking down.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
October 1 is significant because it is the date on which a $7 million-a-day "ticking fee" begins accruing for Warner Bros.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
U.S. stock futures were ticking up following yesterday’s small losses for major markets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
Those ticking fees would increase the cost by $650 million every quarter or $7 million a day.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
The seconds are ticking away far faster than they’re supposed to.
From "The Benefits of Being an Octopus" by Ann Braden
