As a verb:
* "The clock ticked slowly as I waited for the news." (Meaning: The clock made a regular clicking sound.)
* "Please tick the box next to your preferred option." (Meaning: Make a mark to indicate a choice.)
* "The doctor ticked off the items on his checklist." (Meaning: To mark off a list of things that have been done.)
* "I ticked off my to-do list one by one." (Meaning: To complete a task or item on a list.)
* "The plan is ticking along nicely." (Meaning: To progress smoothly.)
As a noun:
* "A tiny tick was crawling on my dog's fur." (Meaning: A small, parasitic insect that feeds on blood.)
* "The clock gave a loud tick." (Meaning: The sound the clock makes)
* "I gave the project a tick of approval." (Meaning: A mark of approval or agreement.)
* "He got a tick for his hard work." (Meaning: A mark of appreciation or recognition.)
As an expression:
* "I've got a tick in my neck." (Meaning: A feeling of annoyance or irritation.)
* "That idea has got a big tick from me." (Meaning: A strong expression of agreement or approval.)
The meaning of "tick" can vary depending on the context.