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as in to excite
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Recent Examples of tickle
Cinderella is the sort of thing that Blanchett can do very well, but that becomes part of the problem: You’re tickled, but never quite surprised.
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Tim Grierson, Vulture, 15 Mar. 2025
Commissioner Gallo arrives at the mayor's office seeming just tickled to turn in his resignation, but Fisk has a very Kingpin kind of surprise for him.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
One of my favorite recent finds is a Korean-language creator sprinting between the left and right channels of the mic, landing critical-hits on your ears by tickling both sides in a mad volley.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 12 Mar. 2025
The creature, with its small eyes, a pink, sniffling nose, and gray spikes that did not hurt but only tickled, did not have a name.
—Yiyun Li, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2025
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Tim Grierson, Vulture, 15 Mar. 2025
Commissioner Gallo arrives at the mayor's office seeming just tickled to turn in his resignation, but Fisk has a very Kingpin kind of surprise for him.
—Russel Honoré, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
One of my favorite recent finds is a Korean-language creator sprinting between the left and right channels of the mic, landing critical-hits on your ears by tickling both sides in a mad volley.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 12 Mar. 2025
The creature, with its small eyes, a pink, sniffling nose, and gray spikes that did not hurt but only tickled, did not have a name.
—Yiyun Li, The New Yorker, 9 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tickle
Verb
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In that space where life is good, great even, but something in our soul is itching for more.—
Essence,
Essence,
24 Apr. 2025
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In today’s Evening Report: Some Republicans itch to speak out against President Trump’s trade war as the dollar falls and the Dow is on pace for its worst April since the Great Depression.—
Aris Folley,
The Hill,
23 Apr. 2025
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While some residents were excited by the prospect of more surveillance in their neighborhoods, others were less optimistic about how effective the cameras will be at reducing crime.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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Silva walked me through all the options before gently steering me toward activities that would excite me without giving me a heart attack.—
Liz Humphreys,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2025
Verb
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Additional symptoms of diabetes mellitus include excessive hunger, blurry vision, wounds that are slow to heal, numbness or tingling in the hands or feet, and/or unintentional weight loss.—
Danielle Weiss,
Verywell Health,
30 Apr. 2025
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If your tongue starts tingling after that second helping of Nashville-style hot chicken, don’t reach for a glass of water, health experts say.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Since going viral, Joyce said the responses have been overwhelmingly positive and many people were amused by his Australian accent.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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Anybody else amused that Knight was trying to sell the engagement from her fake wedding to Torres?—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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Now Warning To All iPhone Users Google Pixel’s Unbeatable Upgrade—Bad News For Samsung Being stuck at No. 2 behind Lamar likely stings just a little more than usual for Drake.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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But China is also seeking to build tighter relationships in Asia with nations stung by Trump’s tariffs.—
Josh Boak,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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OneTaste in its heyday was a titillating blend of San Francisco’s counterculture and its tech boom — a wellness startup that made headlines by advocating female empowerment through orgasm.—
Devlin Barrett,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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There are too many plot holes and too many convenient narratives devices; too many bafflingly random reveals meant to shock or titillate that just leave the viewer feeling confused and irritated.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
14 Mar. 2025
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The 13-mile-long San Jacinto Tunnel was bored through the mountain in the 1930s by a crew of about 1,200 men who worked day and night for six years, blasting rock and digging with machinery.—
Ian James,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Apr. 2025
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The area was by then well known for its wine, and the tops of barrels sent by boat bore the initals CDR for coste du Rhône, an early sign of its provenance.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The small town of Fayetteville has stood witness to it all, evolving into a world-class gateway community with a historic downtown square, and just enough in the way of restaurants and shops to keep visitors and locals satiated.—
Graham Averill,
Outside Online,
16 Apr. 2025
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Nuts contain healthy fats that can support heart health and reduce inflammation, are rich in fiber and protein to keep people satiated, and are high in omega-3s to support brain health (especially walnuts).—
Alexa Mikhail,
Fortune,
15 Apr. 2025
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“Tickle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tickle. Accessed 6 May. 2025.
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