tingling 1 of 2

present participle of tingle
as in jingling
to make a repeated sharp light ringing sound awoke to the steady pitter-patter of raindrops tingling on the rooftop

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tingling

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adjective

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Adjective
  • His focus is Pinot Noirs and Riesling, which speaks volumes about his precision - those are two of the wine world’s most prestigious and prickliest grapes.
    Kate Dingwall, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • Dickinson gives us nonjudgmental access to the day-to-day existence of one among any number of unhoused addicts, while Dillane presents Mike with all the prickly edges of a societal reject.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
Adjective
  • Well, this was unexpected: a caustic and thorough indictment of Baby Boomer entitlement written by one of the Baby Boomers’ most important and original comic voices.
    Brian Boone, Vulture, 18 June 2025
  • But the comedic, opinionated political history with zany graphics, audience interaction, physical clowning, improvisational antics fueled by political outrage and one hilariously caustic line after another?
    Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2025
Verb
  • Wedding bells will soon be ringing for General Hospital star Steve Burton!
    Gil Macias, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Wedding bells will soon be ringing for General Hospital star Steve Burton!
    Gil Macias, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • This is a vibrant and energizing fragrance that is simple in the beginning, then becomes deeper and more invigorating.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
  • When on offer, the bisque is an invigorating and refreshing version of the classic.
    The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • The finish is brisk with balanced acidity and a soft texture.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
  • Examples of beneficial exercise include brisk walking, running, or cycling.
    Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 24 June 2025
Adjective
  • The Amys offer advice for advocating for yourself without setting off alarm bells, shifting from tactical execution to strategic thinking, and confronting behavior that’s corrosive but hard to pin down.
    Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 30 June 2025
  • Employees responsible for pouring corrosive chemicals into cookers were only required to wear safety glasses, according to the report.
    Killian Baarlaer, Louisville Courier Journal, 17 June 2025
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“Tingling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tingling. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.

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