Thesaurus results for PRICKLE

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verb

Definition of prickle

as in to pierce

to cause or experience an unpleasant feeling that is like the feeling of having many small, sharp points against your skin The burrs were prickling my arm. The wool sweater prickled my skin.

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Recent Examples of prickle

Verb

People with peripheral neuropathy may experience pins and needles sensations, such as tingling and prickling, in their extremities. — Laura Dorwart, Health, 22 Dec. 2025 It is spread to people and pets through the bites and scratches of an infected animal, and first symptoms may include flu, weakness, discomfort, fever, headache, as well as a prickling sensation at the site of the wound, before turning into more severe disease after around two weeks. — Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025

Noun

His masochistic affair with Isabella is the one that makes your skin prickle. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026 Both the plant's stems and leaflets have small barbs and wading through a sea of these prickles is not fun, Drews said. — Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 24 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for prickle

Recent Examples of Synonyms for prickle

Verb

Accumulation of food debris observed on the piercing part of can opener.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
Bauer, who was working in uniform, was shot twice — with one of the bullets piercing his heart — during a robbery at Kislak National Bank, 13490 NW Seventh Ave.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of pierce

Noun

While subway surfing, track intrusions, and train break-ins remain a persistent problem for the MTA and NYPD, lethal incidents have lulled since a surfing spike in 2024.

— Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 10 Nov. 2026
Gerstein has previously developed and created multiple shows including Hart of Dixie, which ran for four seasons on The CW and is currently experiencing a major spike in new viewers on Pluto.

— Matt Grobar, Deadline, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of spike

Verb

On the other, the black sand slopes downward into darkness, garden eels poking cautiously from burrows before instantly retreating at the slightest movement.

— Avantika Chaturvedi, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2026
But Miami broke through in the third quarter when Notre Dame cornerback Leonard Moore went to the bench after being poked in the eye, according to the NBC broadcast.

— Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of poke

Noun

Campaign cash has become a flashpoint in the bitter race, with candidates and their allies trading barbs over the influence of special interests.

— Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
As Tuesday’s election barrels toward them, Becerra and Hilton traded barbs and barnstormed California in a relatively sedate race to succeed Democrat Gavin Newsom, who is wrapping up his final term as governor and considering a run for president.

— Seema Mehta, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of barb

Noun

After a rainy day, large numbers may gather in trees and snags, holding their wings open to dry out before continuing their journey.

— Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 9 Nov. 2026
Their road to the altar hit an early snag when Taylor questioned whether Daniel had followed her on Instagram before filming.

— Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of snag

Noun

Now, Georgia voters are getting a new sticker with a new design.

— Leondra Head, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
Teachers wanted new leadership and the sticker — a red dot — served as a collective reminder to go vote against the incumbent, Buchanan said.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Oct. 2026