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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tingling
Adjective
  • And my body is stinging as prickly flares of embarrassment radiate from my ribs.
    A'Lelia Bundles June 11, Literary Hub, 11 June 2025
  • The role of the unions in all this is prickly, powerful and not always benign.
    Elizabeth Glazer, New York Daily News, 18 May 2025
Adjective
  • Eleanor is played by Pippa Knowles with a playful, caustic vibrance that seizes the screen.
    Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 10 June 2025
  • For Chicago and spanning to borders far beyond, there was media personality Gary Deeb as the caustic gatekeeper of all things TV, radio and media reporting about what and who to watch and when and where to listen.
    Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 4 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
  • Currently, intensive industrial manufacturing of asphalt, corrosive acid, chlorine and insecticides, as well as warehousing, wholesaling and freight movement, are permitted in certain zoning districts.
    Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
  • And beneath that fear lies a corrosive belief that resistance is futile.
    Elisa Manfredini, Time, 14 June 2025
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“Tingling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tingling. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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