tickles

present tense third-person singular of tickle

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tickles
Verb
  • 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
  • The poet titillates, commands by images—and only thus persuades.
    Elaine L. Wang September 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The Knight of Wands brings a rush of passion, courage, and the desire to move boldly toward what excites you.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Be clear about what excites you and look for tech that can enhance that experience in the bedroom.
    Essence, Essence, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Minnesota will be aggressive filling whatever holes spring up, and Reeve has proven to be resourceful.
    Ben Pickman, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Drill small pilot holes a half inch from the sides of the board.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • The right to due process is enshrined in both the federal and Massachusetts Constitutions, so any accusation otherwise stings.
    Boston Herald editorial staff, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • But the show's greatest asset is its stars, whose endearing real-life friendship pierces through the play’s inherent despair.
    Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 29 Sep. 2025
  • When a leg pierces the surface, capillary forces cause the fan to spread open within milliseconds, creating a broad paddle.
    John Drake, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Available in 21 shades, the lightweight cream also does it without creasing, quenches your skin with a smoothing, soothing blend of glycerin, vitamin E, and caffeine, and doubles as a highlighter, thanks to its light-reflecting properties.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • The question is whether that hardware expands or merely entertains.
    Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • By night, Criel entertains guests for intimate dinners — and the occasional artistic performance.
    Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 6 Sep. 2025
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“Tickles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tickles. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.

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