tickles

present tense third-person singular of tickle

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • The poet titillates, commands by images—and only thus persuades.
    Elaine L. Wang September 11, Literary Hub, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • That promise excites investors in the company too.
    David Prosser, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
  • What excites me about this new chapter is being able to do more of that and continue to use muscles to be able to help build projects that are important to me.
    Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
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 17 Sep. 2025.

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