tickle

verb

Definition of ticklenext
1
as in to itch

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2
as in to excite

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Recent Examples of tickle As mentioned, Kate is a gifted musician herself and has tickled the ivories at several public appearances, including her annual Christmas carol service. — Tessa Petak, InStyle, 23 May 2026 The woozy, choppily edited party sequence, featuring lots of handheld, cellphone-style footage and glassy slow-motion interludes, clearly illustrates the camaraderie and profound affection between the five main characters, who tease and tickle one another like sportive, overgrown puppies. — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2026 As the early morning breeze tickles the top of the Santa Monica Bay, three scientists pack into a small whaler boat and push out to sea in pursuit of great white sharks. — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026 Crisp lemonade, frozen strawberries, and club soda blend up into a bubbly, effervescent drink that'll tickle your nose and your taste buds. — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tickle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tickle
  1. itch
  2. excite
  3. tingle
  4. amuse
  5. sting
  6. titillate
  7. bore
  8. satiate
Verb
  • Just months after the epic conclusion of Stranger Things, David Harbour and Millie Bobby Brown are already itching to get back on set together.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2026
  • Because of Prime Day, the Blink Outdoor 4 XR system is 65% off—which is a big deal for anyone itching to upgrade their home security.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026
Definition of itch
Verb
  • Yankees manager Aaron Boone was excited when told of the selection after New York's win at Washington.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 13 July 2026
  • Whether on the street or at the office, Posen is excited by the unbridled sartorial creativity in San Francisco, from the loud to the demure.
    — Liana Satenstein, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 July 2026
Definition of excite
Verb
  • According to the report, the boy first developed progressive facial numbness and tingling on the right side of his face, followed by loss of appetite, painful swallowing and vomiting.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 July 2026
  • Some report numbness or tingling in their hand and feet, or balance problems.
    — Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 23 June 2026
Definition of tingle
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  • About every two months, the group also hosts dinners for its most elderly guests, something that amused the 80-something Ferrer.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
  • What were some of the announcements that delighted or amused you?
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
Definition of amuse
Verb
  • Macron hasn’t been the only European leader stung by pension politics either.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026
  • In the Mark Dolan Show interview and in a stinging essay for the Daily Mail, Griffiths accused the king’s son of making false allegations against her.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Definition of sting
Verb
  • The result is a genre of prose writing that continues to shock, titillate and entertain.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 June 2026
  • News to Know A wild night in Boston One could understand why a 2026 rendition of the Yankees-Red Sox rivalry might not titillate an objective observer as much as past seasons.
    — Chris Branch, New York Times, 29 June 2026
Definition of titillate
Verb
  • Trying to achieve broad appeal via franchises alone gets boring quickly.
    — Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 8 July 2026
  • Perhaps Klassen got bored with his signature style and removed the eyes from the clock and table and boots in this book.
    — Casey Cep, New Yorker, 7 July 2026
Definition of bore
Verb
  • Powell was one of scores of Taylor Swift fans and inquisitive passersby who braved the New York City heat Thursday to satiate their curiosity about what many are calling the wedding of the century and the American equivalent of royal nuptials.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
  • Through it all, Florida restaurants continue to survive and thrive, keeping residents and visitors satiated and coming back for more.
    — Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 24 June 2026
Definition of satiate

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