Tick past

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verb

To go or move beyond a certain point in time.

As the hours ticked past, I realized how late it was.
Visual representation of "tick past" - To go or move beyond a certain point in time

Often appears as...

  • the minutes tick past
  • the hours tick past
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Sense of Passage

Indicates the progression or passing of time, like a clock ticking.

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As the minutes ticked past, she finished her work.
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Slow Perception

Used when time seems to move slowly, often during waiting or anticipation.

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Time seemed to stretch as the seconds ticked past.
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Narrative Tension

Creates a sense of tension or urgency in storytelling or descriptions.

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With each moment that ticked past, the hero's chances grew slimmer.
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