tickling

Definition of ticklingnext
present participle of tickle

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • The tingling sensation from EMS can be uncomfortable, and the system doesn't yet build true muscle memory – the kind of deep, practiced skill that only comes from repetition.
    Omar Kardoudi April 13, New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Symptoms often include fatigue, difficulty walking, numbness and tingling, and vision problems.
    ANDREW ABRAHAMS, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Pedretti, meanwhile, commits fully to her bimbo persona, oscillating between titillating absurdism and unexpected discomfort.
    Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Bracketed by a song about ICE disappearing US citizens and another song with a visceral description of torture, this erotic vision of national unity is more than simply titillating.
    Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • And that makeup was constantly itching.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
  • We're often left itching for a change after a while, but the lack of time and energy, the absence of a vision for the room, or limited redecorating skills can stop motivation in its tracks.
    Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • For Harrington and her husband Dante, the thought of triplets was shocking but exciting all the same.
    Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • There is sufficient oil elsewhere to deep-fry the human species and all others a thousand times over without tapping into any of Iran’s supply.
    Barret Baumgart, Mercury News, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Ryan Jeffers caught Cody Laweryson’s 1-2 fastball near the top edge of the zone, heard the call from home plate umpire Steve Jaschinski and started tapping his helmet.
    Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The podcast added its own layer of lighthearted commentary, signaling that even those closest to the Kelce family found the coverage amusing rather than newsworthy.
    Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
  • The podcast, which has become a cultural touchstone in its own right, signaled that even those closest to the Kelce family found the coverage amusing rather than newsworthy.
    Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 9 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • With a stinging defeat in the rearview mirror, Charles Lee knows the task at hand for the Charlotte Hornets.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 12 Apr. 2026
  • With their long stinging tentacles, these big siphonophores do seem like the most likely suspects.
    Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The 2026 Alan Ritchson–starring Netflix movie War Machine, not to be confused with the 2017 Brad Pitt–starring Netflix movie War Machine, is sating a public appetite.
    Chris Klimek, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Hyundai believes such a production model could meet growing demand for vehicles that combine everyday usability with long-distance travel amenities while simultaneously sating Europe's hunger for electric mobility.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 18 Jan. 2026
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“Tickling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tickling. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.

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