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noun

Definition of tinglenext
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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tingle

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verb

ˈtiŋ-gəl How to pronounce tingle (audio)
as in to jingle
to make a repeated sharp light ringing sound awoke to the steady pitter-patter of raindrops tingling on the rooftop

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Recent Examples of tingle
Noun
But an adventure conjoined with a lover, whether breaking studio rules with Tony Curtis or tracking down John Dillinger in the person of Lawrence Tierney, never failed to activate a reckless tingle in me. — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026 Just imagining the flesh of any citrus coming in contact with her genitals made her body tingle and turned her mouth sour. — Literary Hub, 8 May 2026
Verb
And, in recent years, a new culinary wave has emerged, as chefs create bold fusion dishes or, more subtly, adapt Japanese recipes to uniquely Brazilian produce, from Amazon river fish to jambu, a tongue-tingling herb. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 6 Sep. 2026 Paper menus allow diners to tick off orders of lip-tingling laab, luscious khao soi, and juicy pomelo salad, feeling like a never-ending invitation to add just one more course. — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tingle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tingle
  1. ache
  2. jingle
  3. pang
  4. clink
  5. sting
  6. tinkle
  7. pain
  8. rattle
Noun
  • Some parents may be more lenient than others on the candy indulgence, but Arnaout says setting limits is important to avoid children getting stomach aches or nausea.
    — Lina Ruiz October 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Flu symptoms may include fever, chills, a cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue or gastrointestinal issues, such as vomiting and diarrhea, according to the CDC.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of ache
Verb
  • Just when things seemed too contentious and/or boring to a late-night viewer, Stewart knew when to jingle the keys in our face.
    — Bethy Squires, Vulture, 24 July 2026
  • On the walls, a few pots hang from a copper rod, a dinner bell waits to be jingled, and an ancient clock keeps time.
    — Elazar Sontag, Washington Post, 2 July 2026
Definition of jingle
Noun
  • Dining in the lounge is available all day to cater to international hunger pangs that don’t follow the same schedule as those of Spaniards.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The sound is practically deafening, a loud metallic pang that cuts through the forest’s thick foliage.
    — Taylor Mitchell Brown, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of pang
Verb
  • Twelve of the most powerful football owners, chairmen and CEOs clinked glasses and talked shop.
    — James Horncastle, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The event’s beer tent is large enough for 1,000 people, so grab your friends and plan to clink mugs with new ones, too.
    — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of clink
Noun
  • But flexibility on travel days and booking early can soften the sting.
    — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The sting can be fatal for humans in cases of an allergic reaction, the study says.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of sting
Verb
  • The small fragments of colorful glass, strung along together, produce soothing sounds, their tinkling notes wafting through the air alongside a chorus of windchimes and the sweet scent of plumeria blooming in the garden.
    — Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2026
  • Food and drink Fontana restaurant is the main attraction here, with an inviting courtyard and a tinkling fountain lending a European feel.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 June 2026
Definition of tinkle
Noun
  • Like an Arthur Jafa montage, clips of joy and pain flash seamlessly in succession.
    — Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Penix was hopeful to return and play in overtime, but during the Ravens' opening possession of the extra session, Penix said the pain was getting worse and worse as his body cooled down.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of pain
Verb
  • The attacks on airports, military facilities and oil infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, the world’s top oil exporter, has rattled markets and the region.
    — Samy Magdy, Fortune, 10 Oct. 2026
  • The attacks on Saudi Arabia, the world’s top oil exporter, have rattled markets and the region.
    — Samy Magdy, Los Angeles Times, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of rattle

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“Tingle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tingle. Accessed 15 Oct. 2026.

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