How to Use tingle in a Sentence

tingle

1 of 2 verb
  • My arm was numb and tingling.
  • By now your Spidey sense might be tingling.
    Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Isaac coughed, and his chest tingled like a thousand hot pins pushed in.
    Adam O’Fallon Price, Harper's magazine, 10 June 2019
  • But what about a tingling feeling?
    Erika W. Smith, Refinery29, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Seeking that tingle that means your lips are about to get extra pouty?
    Tatjana Freund, ELLE, 7 Oct. 2022
  • Legs cramp, fingers tingle and lungs burn as the brain screams for oxygen.
    Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2022
  • His neck was tingling, his knees barely held him upright.
    George Packer, The Atlantic, 6 Nov. 2025
  • Dance rhythms do what they’re supposed to, making feet tap and nerves tingle.
    Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2021
  • Are your Spidey senses tingling yet?
    Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Sometimes during these episodes, the left side of my arm would tingle and start to feel weak.
    Sherese Powers, Health.com, 1 Feb. 2022
  • The word and the number combine to tingle the spine of any hockey fan.
    Randy Johnson, Star Tribune, 28 May 2021
  • As our newborn snored in his car seat, my body tingled with anxiety.
    Clarissa Wei, The New Yorker, 23 Mar. 2024
  • Or maybe your spider-sense starts to tingle at the very end of the transaction.
    Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2021
  • But no more than a quarter-mile into my walk, the top of my head began to tingle.
    Brad Stulberg, Outside Online, 7 Mar. 2018
  • Her sleep was getting worse, and the tingling numbness in her hands returned.
    Sarah Boden, NPR, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Our mocktail and cocktail ginger beer for a tongue-tingling treat.
    ExpressNews.com, 21 Aug. 2019
  • The moons alignment with Jupiter has your spidey-senses tingling.
    USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2023
  • This causes symptoms like pain, numbness, and tingling in your hand.
    Ruth Jessen Hickman, Health, 8 Dec. 2025
  • For some people, this arousal feels like a tingling sensation.
    Erika W. Smith, Refinery29, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Nemesis, too, gets a spine-tingling update, as shown in the game’s trailer and key art.
    Nick Romano, EW.com, 10 Dec. 2019
  • Stores have cleared out their spooky decor and swapped it for tinsel and bows, and my shopping senses are tingling.
    Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 21 Oct. 2025
  • And my back, it’s-a already starting to tingle, which means the cortisone’s-a wearing off.
    Simon Rich, The New Yorker, 18 Apr. 2022
  • Different parts of my body tingle and vibrate.
    David Oliver, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
  • One leg started to tingle, and her hands would tremble while putting on eyeliner.
    New York Times, 23 Mar. 2021
  • Some report numbness or tingling in their hand and feet, or balance problems.
    Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 23 June 2026
  • Our spidey senses are tingling that there’s plenty more to come as this tour continues.
    Mykenna Maniece, Vogue, 22 June 2026
  • The side effects can range from headache and flushing to numbness and tingling, weakness and more.
    Heloise, Washington Post, 31 July 2019
  • After the first 20 seconds, the skin around my eyes and nose began to tingle.
    Erika Stalder, Glamour, 18 Dec. 2019
  • The pain can range from dull achiness to numbness, tingling and burning.
    Tj Gibson, azcentral, 10 Apr. 2018
  • The spicy tomato sauce indicated by the name and the menu didn’t have even a hint of tongue-tingling heat.
    Lauren Delgado, OrlandoSentinel.com, 14 July 2018

tingle

2 of 2 noun
  • There's a tingle in the air, right?
    Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 16 Feb. 2026
  • The night seemed even darker, and a tingle ran up my spine.
    Delbert L. Chears, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026
  • There is definitely a slight tingle to it, but that's par for the course with lip plumpers.
    Sarah Hoffmann, Allure, 16 Feb. 2023
  • There’s also a hint of minty tingle that felt so refreshing and soothing.
    Megan Decker, refinery29.com, 23 Apr. 2023
  • Itch itch itch, a terrible tingle between the dinosaur’s toes and along his scaly flanks.
    Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Apr. 2022
  • The hint of acidity and tingle of mild green chiles is just what this dish needs to cut through the richness of the melty cheese.
    Jasmine Smith, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2025
  • The spicy versions deliver a swift punch and a lingering tingle on the tongue.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
  • This simple and versatile salsa needs only two jalapeños to get that tingle.
    Washington Post, 15 Oct. 2020
  • For the audience, there can be a slight holding of the breath, a slight tingle of tension and excitement.
    Don Aucoin, BostonGlobe.com, 9 Dec. 2022
  • And the worst offenders were bland and lifeless, not even delivering on the promise to at least make my tongue tingle.
    Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Sep. 2021
  • In the case of Putnam County, that tingle is a roar — our collective sense that the fraud there goes back decades.
    Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
  • Testing level four on myself feels like only a moderate tingle.
    Wes Siler, Outside Online, 25 Apr. 2020
  • My rising indignation carried with it a weird tingle of jealousy.
    Joseph Horton, Time, 28 Dec. 2020
  • The tingle of clove lingers on the palate without overpowering the whiskey’s inherent vanilla and caramel notes.
    Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Sep. 2021
  • The microcurrent added a barely-there tingle, and the red light gave the session an almost meditative vibe.
    Francesca Krempa, StyleCaster, 4 Oct. 2025
  • There was a sensation — like a tingle or a burning — inside of her that just wouldn’t go away, and pain radiating up and down her shoulder.
    Maggie Menderski, The Courier-Journal, 29 Oct. 2020
  • All lip glosses will make lips look a little fuller, but this one goes the extra mile with tingle-inducing plumping ingredients.
    Jenna Rosenstein, Harper's BAZAAR, 7 Dec. 2022
  • O’Neal wrote about delinquents; characters whose exploits, their power, induced a creeping tingle on the back of your neck.
    Courtney Crowder, Des Moines Register, 15 Mar. 2026
  • O’Neal wrote about delinquents – characters whose exploits, their power, induced a creeping tingle on the back of your neck.
    Courtney Crowder, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
  • The finish is medium length, with lingering notes of rye spice, especially clove, along with a persistent rye tingle and seasoned oak.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 22 Feb. 2026
  • The addition of peppermint oil provides a satisfying tingle that's almost as good as a foot massage.
    Cristina Montemayor, Men's Health, 18 Jan. 2023
  • Without adding a tint or shine, the product was almost undetectable, except for the subtle but pleasant tingle, and the feeling of soft lips throughout the day.
    Rachael Schultz, Health, 12 Apr. 2023
  • The lightweight formula glides on with a refreshing tingle, then rinses away to reveal skin that feels softer, smoother, and more luminous.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Deep, warming, and as delicious as liquid caramel, the voice sent a tingle of electricity down her spine, and a jolt of recognition through her body as hard as the strong arms around her.
    Rachel Epstein, Marie Claire, 29 Mar. 2021
  • There’s a slight tingle at first (hello, azelaic acid), which feels like the formula is doing its job rather than irritating my barrier.
    Lily Wohlner, Allure, 13 Nov. 2025
  • After rinsing it off, a pleasant tingle remained on my skin, thanks to essential peppermint and eucalyptus oils.
    Luke Whelan, Outside Online, 21 Apr. 2021
  • But which types of people tend to feel the tingle of ASMR, rather than a general sense of satisfaction?
    Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 22 Aug. 2022
  • This overnight treatment has ceramides to support your lips’ natural moisture barrier and a subtle peppermint flavor for a fresh tingle.
    Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
  • The addictive, numbing tingle of Szechuan food is available at Bamboo House in Humble.
    Emma Balter, Chron, 3 May 2022
  • The slight tingle is also pleasant, without being too strong, actually plumping our lips, while leaving them feeling soft and moisturized.
    Rachael Schultz, Health, 12 Apr. 2023

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