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On this page you'll find 10+ example sentences with Tic. Discover the meaning, synonyms such as twitch or twitching and how to use the word correctly in a sentence.

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Tic meaning

  1. A sudden, nonrhythmic motor movement or vocalization.
  2. Something that is done or produced habitually or characteristically.

Synonyms of Tic

twitch twitching vellication

Related words

Other words often associated with Tic or its synonyms:

spasm cramp twinge move flip nip squeeze jerk tweet pinch

Using Tic

  • The main meaning on this page is: A sudden, nonrhythmic motor movement or vocalization. | Something that is done or produced habitually or characteristically.
  • Useful related words include: twitch, twitching, vellication.
  • In the example corpus, tic often appears in combinations such as: tic disorders, of tic, tic tac.

Context around Tic

  • Average sentence length in these examples: 24.4 words
  • Position in the sentence: 7 start, 8 middle, 5 end
  • Sentence types: 17 statements, 2 questions, 1 exclamations

Often before:

nervous 2× centre 2× ocd 1× non 1× mini 1× verbal 1× pumpkin 1× committee 1× facial 1×

Often after:

tac 6× related 2× shows 1× leti 1× sets 1× trigger 1×

Sentence patterns with Tic

These short patterns come directly from the example sentences and show how the word is often embedded:

a facial tic 1× a nervous tic 1× a tic tac toe 1× agree with tic above 1× and nervous tic in prison 1× be a tic trigger for 1× does still tic a bit 1× from and tic s uncle 1×

Sentence openings and endings

Common sentence openings:

a tic tac 1× arkham was also 1× as you know 1× at a hearing 1× compulsions resembling tics 1× is tic tac 1×

Common sentence endings:

a facial tic 1× a hay ride 1× a nervous tic 1× a win themselves 1× area on sunday 1× before says helen 1×

Words around Tic

Just before it in the word index:

tibz 4 tiburonians 2 tiburon 8 tiburcio 6 tibur 4 tibullus 3

Just after it in the word index:

tica 4 ticad 14 ticats 23 tice 59 ticehurst 5 tich 2

Similar in corpus frequency:

acuity 111 ademola 111 albans 111 albertsons 111 alston 111 amal 111

Corpus analysis for Tic

  • In this selection, "tic" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 24.4 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
  • Around the word, nervous, centre, ocd, tac, related and shows stand out and add context to how "tic" is used.
  • Recognizable usage signals include a facial tic and a nervous tic. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
  • By corpus frequency, "tic" sits close to words such as acuity, ademola and albans, which helps place it inside the broader word index.

Example types with tic

The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:

Short example sentences

Agree with TIC above. (4 words)

Is Tic-Tac-Man DC or Marvel? (7 words)

Law's verbal tic sets an example for personality quirks. (10 words)

Longer example sentences

The tic-tac-toe position above was reached in a game between two flawless players, meaning neither of them ever made a move that would allow their opponent to win by force and neither of them missed an opportunity to force a win themselves. (44 words)

It isn’t too hard to imagine future, post-internet linguists pondering over a few scraps of surviving paper containing an alphabet mingled with strange cross-hatchings, like mini tic-tac-toe boards, and wondering: What we were trying to communicate? (41 words)

At a hearing in September 2022, the Parole Board noted Mr Ali had developed a stutter and nervous tic in prison which has been linked to his mental health decline, but did not recommend his release or move to open conditions. (41 words)

Question examples

Is Tic-Tac-Man DC or Marvel? (7 words)

It isn’t too hard to imagine future, post-internet linguists pondering over a few scraps of surviving paper containing an alphabet mingled with strange cross-hatchings, like mini tic-tac-toe boards, and wondering: What we were trying to communicate? (41 words)

Exclamation examples

Plus, join in on pumpkin tic-tac-toe, a cake walk, ring toss, bag toss, and a hay ride! (19 words)

Example sentences (20)

Kimoto has fulfilled many roles at TIC from actor to backstage crew and most recently as a stage manager, while Dome is a local seamstress with a passion for period costumes who has helped out a number of TIC shows.

While Tic, Leti (portrayed by a fantastic Jurnee Smollett from ), and Tic's uncle George make their way across segregated America, the words of acclaimed African-American author, lecturer, and activist James Baldwin narrate the scene.

Compulsions resembling tics are present in some individuals with OCD; "tic-related OCD" is hypothesized to be a subgroup of OCD, distinguished from non-tic related OCD by the type and nature of obsessions and compulsions.

As you know by now, Trump was suffering from a nervous tic.

A Tic-Tac-Toe board with X's and O's was then shown.

Is Tic-Tac-Man DC or Marvel?

It isn’t too hard to imagine future, post-internet linguists pondering over a few scraps of surviving paper containing an alphabet mingled with strange cross-hatchings, like mini tic-tac-toe boards, and wondering: What we were trying to communicate?

Law's verbal tic sets an example for personality quirks.

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She does still tic a bit, but nothing like before,' says Helen.

The Improv Centre (TIC) on Granville Island is pleased to announce its Valentine’s programming for the month of February.

The tic-tac-toe position above was reached in a game between two flawless players, meaning neither of them ever made a move that would allow their opponent to win by force and neither of them missed an opportunity to force a win themselves.

This story may be a tic trigger for people with Tourettes.

Agree with TIC above.

At a hearing in September 2022, the Parole Board noted Mr Ali had developed a stutter and nervous tic in prison which has been linked to his mental health decline, but did not recommend his release or move to open conditions.

Nnaji spoke over the weekend during a visit to the Technology Incubation Centre (TIC) in Agege, Lagos.

Plus, join in on pumpkin tic-tac-toe, a cake walk, ring toss, bag toss, and a hay ride!

The Chairman of the Transition Implementation Committee (TIC) in the Ekiti Local Government Council of Kwara State, Kehinde Bayode, told on phone, that a suspect was apprehended in Eruku town in the same local government area on Sunday.

Arkham was also the name of the small press through which Lovecraft published many of his works; the name of the publisher is displayed prominently on the spine of the copy of The Outsider and Others that Tic is reading.

But as I’m watching these videos, I’m seeing some objects that look a lot like a tic-tac would be.

But if you’re like me, you can make it your personal mission to see that Elder Borg goes home with a facial tic.

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Common combinations with tic

These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:

Frequently asked questions

How do you use "tic" in a sentence?
An example: "Kimoto has fulfilled many roles at TIC from actor to backstage crew and most recently as a stage manager, while Dome is a local seamstress with a passion for period costumes who has helped out a number of TIC shows." This page contains 10+ example sentences with the word "tic" from authentic English texts.
What does "tic" mean?
Tic means: A sudden, nonrhythmic motor movement or vocalization.
What are synonyms of "tic"?
Common synonyms of "tic" include: twitch, twitching, vellication.
How many example sentences with "tic" are there?
Voorbeeldzinnen.info contains at least 10+ example sentences with "tic", drawn from a database of millions of English sentences.