as in aches
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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as in clinks
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 tingles
Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
Researchers suggested that future studies should include people who actually experience tingles to better understand how ASMR might help with mental health and relaxation.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tingles
Noun
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Symptoms can include fever, muscle aches, nausea and diarrhea, and in severe cases, the infection can spread beyond the gut.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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Other symptoms can include headache, loss of balance, muscle stiffness, muscle aches and seizures.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
19 Jan. 2026
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Each robot, remotely operated, clinks glasses and gestures in unison, embodying the camaraderie and hope of the musical’s revolutionaries.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In fact, Williams took great pains to establish that his primary objective is building the Terps (7-7, 0-3 Big Ten), not tearing down a 21-year-old prospect, the Bears or the sport’s governing body.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
3 Jan. 2026
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Those in their fifties and beyond require the same amount of sleep as younger adults—and may actually benefit from sleeping more to offset nightly wake-ups from aches and pains, medication side effects, or dealing with the need to urinate more frequently in the middle of the night.—
Emma Loewe,
Outside,
1 Jan. 2026
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And dehydration—which tends to shoot up during the winter thanks in part to the drier air—can also spur hunger pangs and cravings if your body misinterprets the signals.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
15 Jan. 2026
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The moment is fleeting, though, interrupted by the sharp pangs of rapidly escalating synthesizers that create a sudden sense of claustrophobic exhilaration.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Jan. 2026
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Bee stings are common in summer, but knowing proper first aid can help reduce pain, swelling, and the risk of further irritation.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Dec. 2025
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As much as that stings for Chiefs fans, the more pressing concern was Mahomes’ health.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
15 Dec. 2025
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His return rattles a household that has learned how to function without him, especially his wife Astoria, played with quiet resolve by Simone Missick.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
14 Dec. 2025
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Advertisement The tragedy that befalls Robert rattles his faith in everything.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
21 Nov. 2025
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Payton’s perception of him then rings true in the present.—
Trevor Woods,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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That rings hollow considering Martinez’s long history of taking actions that have also stoked fear in the Jewish community.—
Kevin Wilk,
Mercury News,
12 Jan. 2026
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The latest research from the American Action Forum chimes with concerns across both the public and private sectors.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
16 Dec. 2025
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Its recent credits include Dear Viet, about a man who was born conjoined to his twin brother Viet in 1981 as a result of the use of Agent Orange during the Vietnam War, which also chimes with the storyline of Reggane.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Tingles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tingles. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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