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as in to excite
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Recent Examples of tickle
And he probably would have been tickled by the fact that the same person also invented the inkjet printer.
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IEEE Spectrum, 28 Aug. 2025
The image of one arriving in a cardboard box tickled me.
—Jane Ciabattari
august 26, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025
His TikTok alone is a treasure trove of hilarious videos, which range from self-deprecatory humor to him hopping on whatever viral trend is tickling his fancy.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
This deep $700 discount will easily cover the cost of a monitor and even some peripherals like a headset and mouse—whatever tickles your fancy.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for tickle
IEEE Spectrum, 28 Aug. 2025
The image of one arriving in a cardboard box tickled me.
—Jane Ciabattari
august 26, Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2025
His TikTok alone is a treasure trove of hilarious videos, which range from self-deprecatory humor to him hopping on whatever viral trend is tickling his fancy.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 23 Aug. 2025
This deep $700 discount will easily cover the cost of a monitor and even some peripherals like a headset and mouse—whatever tickles your fancy.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 24 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for tickle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tickle
Verb
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But those are guys who have been itching for their opportunity, honestly.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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Custom motorcycle artists from across the Kansas City area and into the Midwest, itching to attend this event in the past, but could never justify or make the trip to California for the annual event, turned out in droves to show off their hard work.—
Dominick Williams,
Kansas City Star,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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We at Queer Filmworkers United — the former and current staff union of Outfest — are excited by the fresh approach taken by Christopher and the new board of directors in bringing our beloved organization back to life.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Sep. 2025
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While these developments may excite Apple users, there's a big catch.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Redshirt freshman quarterback Caden Pinnick of Del Oro High School roots last week against Weber State suffered a shoulder stinger from a hard hit, leading to brief tingling sensations.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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For those who may be using a magnesium product to manage leg cramps or uncomfortable tingling sensations, Troxel warned that these symptoms may be a sign of restless legs syndrome, a clinical sleep disorder commonly associated with iron deficiency.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Viewers on Reddit were amused by the extortionate price shown for the vacation deal in the recent post, with several sharing their sarcastic takes on it.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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Textured toys overhead amuse babies on their backs while musical toys entertain during tummy time and when learning to crawl.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Still, losing out on more seasons of Zoë Kravitz playing a lovably bisexual mess navigating New York City particularly stings.—
Abby Monteil,
Them.,
3 Oct. 2025
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Andreas Helmersen hit the bar while Patrick Berg’s stinging effort was saved by Guglielmo Vicario.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The designs were puckish and gender-bending, evoking both awe and repulsion—the sort of clothing that titillates lovers of conceptual fashion and bewilders the uninitiated.—
Ana Karina Zatarain,
New Yorker,
19 Sep. 2025
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The poet titillates, commands by images—and only thus persuades.—
Elaine L. Wang
September 11,
Literary Hub,
11 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In the film, one glowing maggot scores an oversized moth, wraps it up, then bores through its eye before eating its living brain.—
Ann Patchett,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Her mix of funky statement pieces and essentials strikes the ideal balance—proof that wearable doesn’t have to mean boring.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Increase Protein Protein is satiating, providing a satisfied feeling of fullness that can decrease your appetite.—
Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
29 Sep. 2025
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But experts consistently recommend berries for their satiating fiber, low sugar content, and powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties—all of that can set you up for a great day ahead, and better health in the long term.—
Stephanie Anderson Witmer,
Health,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Tickle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tickle. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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