as in ache
a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body
can't stand those funny tingles I get when my foot falls asleep
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Recent Examples of tingle
Literary Hub, 18 June 2025
Richard Armitage is unforgettable as the devious Nick, and his narration will, at points, make the hair on the back of your neck tingle.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 May 2025
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
This can lead to numbness, tingling, and weakness in the arms, hands, legs, and feet.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 3 Aug. 2025
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Noun
The sight of smoke made my skin tingle and my arm hair stand on end, but not with dread.
—Literary Hub, 18 June 2025
Richard Armitage is unforgettable as the devious Nick, and his narration will, at points, make the hair on the back of your neck tingle.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 2 May 2025
Verb
Consumers with food allergies should stop eating the product and should seek medical attention or use emergency medication such as epinephrine for any reactions or symptoms, including hives, skin rash, itching or tingling mouth, coughing, trouble breathing, nausea, facial swelling, or anaphylaxis.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2025
This can lead to numbness, tingling, and weakness in the arms, hands, legs, and feet.
—Carrie Madormo, Health, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tingle
Noun
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While the disease is not contagious, symptoms include cough, fever, headache, muscle aches, and shortness of breath, and can be treated with antibiotics.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
5 Aug. 2025
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Less common symptoms: Eye inflammation, fatigue, sleep disturbances, stiff neck, fever, and body aches have also been linked to Lyme disease infections.—
Amber Brenza,
Health,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Dogs showing signs of separation anxiety may benefit from gradual desensitization to being alone and learning to dissociate cues like jingling keys from being left alone.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 July 2025
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Some hikers wear small bells that jingle while walking, signaling their presence to animals.—
Ruffin Prevost,
AFAR Media,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Even now, as EY’s global blockchain leader, Brody remembers feeling a pang of envy.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
2 Aug. 2025
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Now that the hunger pangs have started, here are some National Bagel Day deals to consider.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Glasses clinked; and at the center of it all was her very first ESSENCE cover, in October 2017.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
4 Aug. 2025
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One night, after clinking glasses, the name for the restaurant became obvious.—
Samantha Husted,
Charlotte Observer,
30 July 2025
Noun
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But Fenwick Island State Park recently reported 92 stings on a single July day.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
6 Aug. 2025
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Their stings contain mild venom and are usually easy to treat, but health officials still advise caution.—
Todd Karpovich,
Baltimore Sun,
30 July 2025
Verb
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The herds are decked out in crowns of flowers, and the air will be noisy, full of tinkling bells as the cattle trudge down from the higher Alpine pastures to the lower stretches of greenery in and around this town.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
4 Aug. 2025
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Just sit back and drink your coffee to the tune of tinkling cowbells across the valley.—
John Oseid,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Recognizing the distinction between mechanical tightness and protective tension is crucial for anyone experiencing chronic stiffness, recurring pain or short-term mobility gains that just won’t stick.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
12 Aug. 2025
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Create an escalation path and stick to it: PCP first for routine or chronic issues; urgent care for same-day but moderate problems; telehealth for quick guidance on straightforward stuff (rashes, mild colds); ER only for the big, scary, time-sensitive events like chest pain or stroke symptoms.—
John Samuels,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
Verb
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That is no criticism; Colwill is exceptional at identifying and rattling low passes through the middle of the pitch, carving through opposition lines and finding the feet of Cole Palmer and others in more advanced positions.—
Liam Twomey,
New York Times,
18 Aug. 2025
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Last week, Denver was in a San Jose hotel in which the smooth-ish sounds of jazz rattled the windows of their hotel room until midnight.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
16 Aug. 2025
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“Tingle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tingle. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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