as in thrills
a pleasurably intense stimulation of the feelings
a cultural critic who argues that people have become too dependent upon the instant gratification and titillation that television and the Internet provide
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This large amusement park, located directly adjacent to Levi’s Stadium, features roller coasters, family rides, and water attractions that can fill an entire day with thrills and excitement.—
Allison Palmer,
Sacbee.com,
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Wrexham were superb, tearing into Chelsea from the very start to maintain The Racecourse Ground’s reputation as the place to be for thrills and spills, and plenty of goals.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
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The purposeful kicks counter her body’s buoyancy, bringing her down to about 30 feet, then to neutral buoyancy for 10 more feet, and, finally, to negative buoyancy—or freefall, sinking—below 50 to 60 feet.—
Stella Fong,
Outside,
10 Mar. 2026
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As a result, experts have recommended arriving at the airport extra early, especially as the popular spring break travel period kicks of in earnest.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Mar. 2026
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