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
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
And second, there’s the audience’s uncomfortable tingle of recognition watching Vladimir Putin’s tightening stranglehold on the Russian press.
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Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
5 June 2026
The result can be numbness, tingling, burning, or sharp pain which are all signs that the nerve tissue is either trapped in scar tissue or has developed a neuroma, an abnormal healing response at the cut edge of a nerve.
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Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
27 May 2026
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Noun
The spicy versions deliver a swift punch and a lingering tingle on the tongue.
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Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
And second, there’s the audience’s uncomfortable tingle of recognition watching Vladimir Putin’s tightening stranglehold on the Russian press.
—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
Immediate symptoms can include hives, wheezing, itching, or a tingling feeling around the lips or mouth, swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat, coughing or shortness of breath, and vomiting.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
5 June 2026
The result can be numbness, tingling, burning, or sharp pain which are all signs that the nerve tissue is either trapped in scar tissue or has developed a neuroma, an abnormal healing response at the cut edge of a nerve.
—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tingle
Noun
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Their soft, breathable and moisture-wicking socks are designed to help improve circulation, reduce swelling and relieve aches and fatigue throughout the day.
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According to health officials, symptoms for West Nile virus may include fever and chills, headache and body aches, fatigue, joint pain, nausea and vomiting and a skin rash.
Verb
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The Household Cavalry, on dark horses and with brightly shining breastplates, trotted past, jingling like a cutlery drawer.
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The hiker then begins jingling bells in the bear's face in an attempt to scare it off, but the bear charges forward.
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To compensate for winter’s period of lean rations, however, flatties gorge in spring to ease their wake-up hunger pangs and again in fall to gain weight like bears preparing for hibernation.
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Cristina and her husband, Gary, have been cooking Argentinian cuisine there for 25 years, easing hunger pangs of celebrities, local legends and average consumers alike.
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Avtan often won’t tell Paz anything about the source or meaning of her many samples, which can take the form of fragmented dialogue and what sounds like clinking kitchenware.
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In the heart of the Altstadt, a short walk from Marienplatz, another of Munich’s must-sees, Hofbrauhaus is a swirl of oompah music, clinking liters and travelers discovering that Bavarian exuberance doesn’t require a festival.
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The subscription economy and RAMageddon come for us all, but at least a sale can take a little bit of the sting out of it.
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Red wasps are aggressive insects with painful stings and can sting repeatedly.
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There’s often a pianist tinkling away in the corner of the airy elegant room in the afternoon.
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The bell tinkled, but this time the shelves were empty.
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His journey to becoming CEO of Minnesota Adult and Teen Challenge involves a buildup of pain and addiction.
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About two decades ago, Turner said, the healthcare industry started acknowledging the limits and risks of prescribing opioids for chronic pain.
Verb
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Hong Kong — The buzzing of needles and gasps of pain fall silent, replaced by the clacking and rattling of steel and plastic colliding.
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Which is why we were thrilled to find so many Prime Day deals on enriching toys, like this beautiful wooden Montessori toy, this silicone rattle and teether combo, and this charming teddy bear.
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“Tingle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tingle. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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