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as in to excite
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Recent Examples of tickle
Hagens seemed every bit as tickled that his name was called by actor Adam Sandler, aka Happy Gilmore.
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 28 June 2025
Subtle pepper spice tickles the tongue before the 80-proof spirit fades from memory.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
The Banana Nanas tickled me, as did the acrobatic umpires.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 June 2025
Others are more tickled by his celebrity status and seem eager to hang out with him.
—Stephen Farber, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
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Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 28 June 2025
Subtle pepper spice tickles the tongue before the 80-proof spirit fades from memory.
—Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
The Banana Nanas tickled me, as did the acrobatic umpires.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 7 June 2025
Others are more tickled by his celebrity status and seem eager to hang out with him.
—Stephen Farber, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tickle
Verb
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Fortunately, there are several effective ways of treating and managing issues like itching, crusting or redness that are caused by mite overgrowth.—
Daryl Austin,
USA Today,
20 July 2025
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Immediately, a person will feel a burning and itching in their eyes, mouth, and nose.—
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi,
Discover Magazine,
17 July 2025
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Investors were particularly excited by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's bullish comments on quantum computing last month.—
Julie Coleman,
CNBC,
24 July 2025
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Sandy Brondello was excited just like all Liberty fans in Brooklyn.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
22 July 2025
Verb
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Numbness, weakness, tingling, or skin changes (e.g., colder or pale/blue skin tone) Slow-healing wounds or sores Hair thinning on the affected extremity Renal artery stenosis is characterized by the accumulation of plaque in the arteries that deliver oxygen-rich blood to the kidneys.—
Colleen Doherty,
Verywell Health,
20 July 2025
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Too much vitamin B6, particularly during early pregnancy, may cause neurological symptoms like tingling, burning sensations, or numbness.—
Health,
Health,
4 July 2025
Verb
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The unexpected footage, now boasting over 2.7 million views on TikTok, revealed her orange tabby in action, leaving viewers both amused and amazed.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 July 2025
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Letterman mocked Phoenix throughout the segment, drawing laughter from the crowd while the actor did not appear amused.—
Brendan Morrow,
USA Today,
16 July 2025
Verb
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The bees became aggressive and stung the man multiple times.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
9 July 2025
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Opting for a two-piece swimsuit in favor of a one-piece could also reduce your chances of getting stung.—
Evan Moore
July 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 July 2025
Verb
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Later in the day, interactions with someone younger, especially from the past, will be warm and friendly, and perhaps even titillating.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
18 July 2025
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What starts out as titillating wish-fulfillment (Um, hello!—
Susan Walter
June 6,
Literary Hub,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Trust isn’t defended by flash—it’s protected by guardrails, governance, and boring AI that just works.—
Dean DeBiase,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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This is the least exciting combo of them all — good for the future of their actual relationships but boring for the rest of us.—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
30 June 2025
Verb
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But the manager's response isn't likely to satiate any curiosity.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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For a more casual option, Big Wesser Riverside Pub is a fabulous stop to satiate your appetite after—or during—an adventure-centric day.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
22 July 2025
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“Tickle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tickle. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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