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as in to excite
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Recent Examples of tickle
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
The rooms Wrought-iron beds, tiled floors, cut-work curtains that tickle shutters in the breeze.
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Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
Incredibly, Joel takes a seat and begins to tenderly tickle the ivories.
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Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
5 Jan. 2026
Because all of this would really tickle him.
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Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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Sarah Blaskovich,
Dallas Morning News,
1 Apr. 2026
The rooms Wrought-iron beds, tiled floors, cut-work curtains that tickle shutters in the breeze.
—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
Incredibly, Joel takes a seat and begins to tenderly tickle the ivories.
—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
5 Jan. 2026
Because all of this would really tickle him.
—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
10 Nov. 2025
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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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The menu rotates based on the event's theme, or Graci's whims, but never fails to excite, with past flavors including Jalapeño Popper, Spinach & Artichoke, Chicago Beef and more.
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As an elite college athlete, the 23-year-old has been busy training stateside for most of her life and is excited by the opportunity to travel.
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Fans' spidey senses are tingling after the release of promotional merchandise for the latest iteration of the franchise.
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Our spidey senses are tingling that there’s plenty more to come as this tour continues.
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As Nix rehabbed from his second surgery, while also enjoying his new role as a first-time father following the birth of his daughter Riley, he was amused by a fervor sprouting across social media or on radio talk shows about his operation and the recovery that followed.
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The process of arranging dinner amused and intimidated me.
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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 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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After nearly half a century of titillating pop culture to the brink of its understanding, the most shocking thing Madonna can do, at this point, is be honest about all of this.
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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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Draft for ceiling, not for boring.
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Add beans to soups, stews, and salads for a boost of satiating nutrients, says Howard.
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If the appetite for slowing down really is growing, Polaroid's tiniest camera looks well placed to satiate it.
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“Tickle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tickle. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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