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
The Week Uk, theweek, 26 Sep. 2024
To start, paresthesia – a sensation of prickling or burning or numbness.
—Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 19 Sep. 2024
Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2021
Paul Leonard-Morgan’s score is haunting and foreboding, making the hairs on the back of our neck prickle.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 16 Mar. 2023
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Verb
But the comedy brings flabbiness, too, the pace slackening, with not enough prickling tension between them.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 26 Sep. 2024
To start, paresthesia – a sensation of prickling or burning or numbness.
—Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 19 Sep. 2024
Noun
My skin got that proper prickle.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2021
Paul Leonard-Morgan’s score is haunting and foreboding, making the hairs on the back of our neck prickle.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 16 Mar. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prickle
Verb
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If one chapter of your mortal span—your wartime experience, or a love affair—has pierced you more sharply than any other, why shouldn’t that chapter go up front?—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
5 May 2025
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Taking the main melody, the nine-time Grammy winner’s piercing voice soars over lush harmonies provided by the other singers, with Eilish adding her own tasteful riffs throughout.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
Noun
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These are leaders with broad cross-functional understanding and a sharp vertical spike in technology, often self-taught.—
Christer Holloman,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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Uncertainty caused a sharp drop in the stock price, a spike in options prices.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
15 May 2025
Verb
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During that same April 5 episode, Weekend Update’s Colin Jost poked fun at the singer in a bit about the economy.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
12 May 2025
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The contest did not last long as Edwards poked Muhammad in the eye 18 seconds into the second round.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
11 May 2025
Noun
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The Crocodile Hunter star died at age of 44 in 2006 when he was struck by a stingray barb off the coast of northern Australia.—
Escher Walcott,
People.com,
10 May 2025
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For a long time, there was no hope of a reunion, and brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher traded vicious barbs in the press.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Suarez is getting stung here and there, but the last two rounds the challenger is landing a bit cleaner.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2025
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Democrats — stung by a 2024 election that turned in part on economic concerns — touted their commitment to lowering costs as the legislature returned to work in January.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Both cars should be significantly cheaper than the Jaguar, though Trump’s tariffs have created a snag with the Zeekr.—
Alan Ohnsman,
Forbes.com,
5 May 2025
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Adorable footage from Jaylon Beasley shows the moment his three-year-old son caught the fish all by himself after feeling a snag on the line.—
Ashley J. DiMella,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
Verb
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While the flashy, often unusual Alienware design won’t be for everyone, the HP Omen Max's more low-key appearance may tickle your fancy.—
Jade Chung-Lee,
PC Magazine,
10 May 2025
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Many were especially tickled by the fact that Megan kept mentioning her own rule-breaking while continuing to break the rules.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
6 May 2025
Noun
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Toss those little trinkets, stickers, and plastic toys.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
16 May 2025
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In Saudi Arabia, Inking Billions In Deals Consider creating a daily gratitude journal that includes sections for positive affirmations, goal tracking, and decorative digital stickers.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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“Prickle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prickle. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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