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ticking Synonyms

Another word for ticking

Choosing another word for ticking depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

The regular, repeated light clicking sound made by a mechanical clock, watch, or similar mechanism.

Usage Example

"In the quiet study, the only sound was the steady clicking of the antique grandfather clock."

Strong
clicking
Weak
tapping

• adjective (Context 2)

Making a regular, short, sharp clicking sound, or figuratively counting down toward an inevitable event or deadline.

Usage Example

"The negotiators worked through the night against a clicking clock to reach an agreement before the deadline."

Strong
clicking

• Nearby Words

tickertape
ticket
ticketless
ticking
tickle
tickler
ticklish

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Ticking. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/ticking
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