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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Recent Examples of tingling
Anika Reed, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
The tingling sensation from EMS can be uncomfortable, and the system doesn't yet build true muscle memory – the kind of deep, practiced skill that only comes from repetition.
—Omar Kardoudi
april 13, New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
Symptoms often include fatigue, difficulty walking, numbness and tingling, and vision problems.
—Andrew Abrahams, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
By now your Spidey sense might be tingling.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
If not treated early, the infection can progress to more serious symptoms, such as joint swelling and arthritis, nerve pain, tingling or numbness, facial muscle weakness, heart inflammation and difficulties with memory or concentration.
—Emily Bache, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Her experience began with a tingling sensation starting in her fingertips and toes, then moving up the trunk of her body until visualizations began.
—Natalia V. Osipova, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
When levels drop, a woman can experience fatigue, brain fog, and tingling in the hands and feet without being anemic at all.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Are your Spidey senses tingling yet?
—Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
Verb
Common symptoms can include numbness or tingling, slurred speech, electric-shock sensations accompanying certain neck movements, trouble walking or not being able to walk at all, partial or complete loss of vision, among others, according to the clinic.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
The tingling sensation from EMS can be uncomfortable, and the system doesn't yet build true muscle memory – the kind of deep, practiced skill that only comes from repetition.
—Omar Kardoudi
april 13, New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
Symptoms often include fatigue, difficulty walking, numbness and tingling, and vision problems.
—Andrew Abrahams, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
By now your Spidey sense might be tingling.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
If not treated early, the infection can progress to more serious symptoms, such as joint swelling and arthritis, nerve pain, tingling or numbness, facial muscle weakness, heart inflammation and difficulties with memory or concentration.
—Emily Bache, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Her experience began with a tingling sensation starting in her fingertips and toes, then moving up the trunk of her body until visualizations began.
—Natalia V. Osipova, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
When levels drop, a woman can experience fatigue, brain fog, and tingling in the hands and feet without being anemic at all.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Are your Spidey senses tingling yet?
—Fleurine Tideman, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tingling
Verb
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School rules now insignificant—even to Walsh, who stands hands in his pockets, jingling his keys.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
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The live action How the Grinch Stole Christmas led the way, jingling all the way to 669M minutes viewed.—
Katie Campione,
Deadline,
22 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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The film examines the prickly relationship between criticism and art, as well as the gamble of meeting your heroes.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
16 Apr. 2026
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With its coarse, slightly prickly foliage and stems, coneflower (Echinacea) is a staple in deer-resistant plantings.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The trek up the swinging staircase, twinkle lights clinking with each step, had my heart pounding for more reason than one.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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The photo, which is embedded above, shows the three leading ladies Kerry Washington, Elisabeth Moss and Kate Mara clinking glasses with cheerful looks on their faces.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But The Last Five Years’ framework as a caustic duet means that the choice of Cathy can’t be taken lightly.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
20 Apr. 2026
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In part, that’s because both actors are delivering impeccable work, balancing their caustic comic chemistry with course, unbridled vulnerability.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The marbled, frescoed, octagonal room was domed to amplify the sound of a tinkling keys at the center, and hosted regular recitals.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Drawing Room is best for afternoon teas accompanied by a tinkling piano.—
Lydia Bell,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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According to a Chef Rotanak Ros The Cambodian celeb chef known as Chef Nak shares her recipe for an invigorating weekend in the cradle of Khmer cuisine.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
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The Chanel dinner brings fashion, film and art together in an invigorating way.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Not sure ringing bells is going to do much to stop a person from getting mauled.—
David Hookstead OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Barely wide enough to handle a summer crowd of single-lane traffic, pedestrians, and bell-ringing cyclists (not to mention the percussion of Away and Rimowa wheels on the pavement), Commercial Street runs nearly three miles along Provincetown Harbor.—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Parasitoids are specialized types of predatory insects that include non-stinging wasps, flies, and other insects.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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Andrew Lichtenstein | Corbis News | Getty Images The Senate on Thursday overturned a mining moratorium in Minnesota's Superior National Forest, a boon for a Chilean mining company subsidiary and a stinging loss for environmentalists trying to protect the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Tingling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tingling. Accessed 25 Apr. 2026.
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