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as in to excite
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Recent Examples of tickle
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.
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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.
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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.
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Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
If any of those tickle your fancy, stop at Shyboy for music, art and a drink.
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Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Apr. 2026
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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
If any of those tickle your fancy, stop at Shyboy for music, art and a drink.
—
Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tickle
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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.
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Traders are itching to deploy capital.
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Levine Cava hopes that the Tropical Park time capsule and America 250 monument get tricentennial Miami residents excited in 2076.
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Getting excited by watching travel vlogs helps redirect my fear into something positive.
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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.
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Some report numbness or tingling in their hand and feet, or balance problems.
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But even in hard times, there are things to amuse us.
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In the hour-long special, taped the Skirball in New York City in March, Barone aims to shock, amuse, and arouse.
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Home Depot and rival Lowe’s must also confront a weak housing market, which has been stung by stubbornly high interest rates and rising building material expenses.
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Christie Ray/Queen Bee Supply via AP A photojournalist from CBS affiliate KDFM also captured video despite being stung , the station reported.
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The result is a genre of prose writing that continues to shock, titillate and entertain.
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The main sources are these court documents and also some newspaper articles about them, because these were kind of titillating stories to write about.
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The message is that in a world full of endless choices, commitment and sticking to one thing isn't boring, and can in fact bring you the ultimate joy.
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He’s been bored of this war for a while, and in the West Wing, there was a race to be done with it.
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Through it all, Florida restaurants continue to survive and thrive, keeping residents and visitors satiated and coming back for more.
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Their protein and fat content help keep you full (satiated) throughout the day, which can help prevent energy dips.
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“Tickle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tickle. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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