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as in puncture
a mark or small hole made by a pointed instrument
the immunization shot left a prick on my arm that turned into a bruise
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as in tingle
a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body
she felt a sharp prick when the nurse gave her the shot
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Recent Examples of prick
Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
Twelve suspects have been arrested in France following 145 people across the country claiming they’d been pricked with syringes during a nationwide music festival over the weekend, according to several reports published Monday.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
However, in Cambrai, a girl who had reported being pricked with a syringe actually had only been scratched in a crowd, La Voix du Nord reported.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 23 June 2025
The aftermath of Virginia’s clumsy tumble into a rose bed where her exposed cleavage is profusely pricked by thorns lasts for all of one scene.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 16 June 2025
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Verb
That’s how many people across France reported being pricked with syringes during a nationwide street music festival.
—Daniel Wine, CNN Money, 23 June 2025
Twelve suspects have been arrested in France following 145 people across the country claiming they’d been pricked with syringes during a nationwide music festival over the weekend, according to several reports published Monday.
—Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2025
However, in Cambrai, a girl who had reported being pricked with a syringe actually had only been scratched in a crowd, La Voix du Nord reported.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 23 June 2025
The aftermath of Virginia’s clumsy tumble into a rose bed where her exposed cleavage is profusely pricked by thorns lasts for all of one scene.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prick
Noun
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There were also punctures on the outer table of the skull, injuries to the teeth and tongue, and a hemorrhage into the chest cavities, according to the filing.—
Chris Spargo,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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Soaking up uneven terrain is the job of dual independent suspension to the rear, there's a rear differential for stable cornering, and 20-inch cast aluminum wheels front and back are each wrapped in puncture-resistant Kenda rubber.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Jan. 2026
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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
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Classically a martini-like mix of gin, vodka and dry vermouth, Hawks pumps up the botanical notes in the gin by infusing it with toasted fennel and olive oil, imparting a subtle sweetness and a gentle tingle that lingers on the back palate.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
21 Nov. 2025
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Some of the roster holes the Lions faced in 2025 will be questions again in 2026.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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In a series of posts made Wednesday on Instagram, Dacoda Nichole Jones accused the former SMU player of domestic violence over the course of several years, posting more than a dozen images that show bruises and wounds on her body, holes in the wall and broken cabinets.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
8 Jan. 2026
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There’s ample gore and jumpy moments, but the true scariness here is of the forlorn kind; leads Joe Bird and Stacy Clausen play the mounting nightmare with ache and desperation, elevating the emotional tenor of a dolefully eerie movie.—
Richard Lawson,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Jan. 2026
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But Swims buckled into the ballad, standing tall and belting through the song’s inherent ache.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
31 Jan. 2026
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Their actions resulted in images that bore moral witness to what federal agents are doing in their city.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
30 Jan. 2026
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No solitary timed runs that can bore the audience, like in alpine skiing and long-track speedskating.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
28 Jan. 2026
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The point was to project his own power and, perhaps, to inspire in his listeners a pang of jealousy at his great big chest of war toys.—
Vinson Cunningham,
New Yorker,
24 Jan. 2026
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Packing your own treats not only saves money between meals, but also keeps mood-tanking hunger pangs at bay.—
Alesandra Dubin,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Jan. 2026
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Warning signs of frostbite include: Cold skin A prickling sensation Numbness Skin that appears discolored or looks different than normal Hard or waxy-looking skin Muscle stiffness.—
Isa Almeida,
Oklahoman,
22 Jan. 2026
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People with peripheral neuropathy may experience pins and needles sensations, such as tingling and prickling, in their extremities.—
Laura Dorwart,
Health,
22 Dec. 2025
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The executive order cited a 2023 FDA review that found scientific support for the use of medical marijuana to treat pain, anorexia and nausea/vomiting.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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This is the latest step forward for Jackson’s Shoe Gummi business, which began as an answer to the pain people experience while wearing high heels.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Prick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prick. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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