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as in to excite
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Recent Examples of tickle
Recently, on Sunday, March 23, the celebrity chef shared a video of herself singing and tickling a giggling Sofia.
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Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Today, just a handful of places still exist where visitors can be immersed in old Hollywood by watching a silent movie as a talented player tickles the ivories of a historic theater organ.
—Heather Kathryn Ross, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
In the video, baby Sofia can be seen giggling in her bouncer as Ree sings, plays and tickles her, as well as kissing the happy infant, who looks cute in a floral sleeper.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
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.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 15 Mar. 2025
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Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Today, just a handful of places still exist where visitors can be immersed in old Hollywood by watching a silent movie as a talented player tickles the ivories of a historic theater organ.
—Heather Kathryn Ross, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Feb. 2025
In the video, baby Sofia can be seen giggling in her bouncer as Ree sings, plays and tickles her, as well as kissing the happy infant, who looks cute in a floral sleeper.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
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.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 15 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
Verb
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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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In the comment sections, fans couldn't help but be excited for the hard launch.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
People.com,
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
Verb
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That play — not even a full turnover, mind you — is what stings a full year later.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Malone, who gets Mincemeat’s best song, still looks like a favorite in his category, and Mincemeat did get recognition for its score (written by three of its stars, members of the same comedy troupe), but the lack of enthusiasm elsewhere must sting.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
1 May 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
Verb
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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 10 May. 2025.
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