tickles

present tense third-person singular of tickle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tickles
Verb
  • Use what frustrates or excites you as a clue.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • But the thrill of working alongside Ram, and hopefully getting into victory lane next year, is what excites this burgeoning team.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 23 Aug. 2025
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  • Drill holes in the bottom of recycling containers that are left outdoors.
    John Tufts, IndyStar, 29 Aug. 2025
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  • Zoë has been Artemis' right-hand warrior for more than 2,000 years, giving her a more serious nature that amuses modern demigods.
    EW.com, EW.com, 21 Aug. 2025
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  • The first mozzie of the evening stings my arm.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Sep. 2025
  • But this kind of comment often stings.
    Time, Time, 26 Aug. 2025
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  • And who the f--- pierces a 12 year old?
    Catherine Santino, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Whether for an exhilarating romance overseas or a new study that quenches your curiosity, your heart longs for growth, expansion and wisdom.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
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  • No memoir entertains like Hollywood, which is why readers should read Zwick’s, and many more.
    John Tamny, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
  • As a riff on the British whodunit, Columbus’ film is simply a cozy, and perhaps an all too simple, affair — nothing more than a jigsaw puzzle that neither challenges nor frustrates, but only passively entertains.
    Manuel Betancourt, Variety, 22 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • The report taps dozens of data sources, including the census, Bureau of Labor Statistics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Musically, Byrne taps into modern-ish pop strategies via Harry Styles producer Kid Harpoon.
    Will Hermes, Rolling Stone, 4 Sep. 2025
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“Tickles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tickles. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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