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as in to excite
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Recent Examples of tickle
The sight of two people with the same face tickles something visceral inside us, and that’s true on the screen as well.
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Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 4 May 2025
While the flashy, often unusual Alienware design won’t be for everyone, the HP Omen Max's more low-key appearance may tickle your fancy.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 10 May 2025
Many were especially tickled by the fact that Megan kept mentioning her own rule-breaking while continuing to break the rules.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 6 May 2025
But just try not to be tickled by even the simplest of the show’s trickery, like when a book fallen from a school locker flies right back in.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025
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Alissa Wilkinson, New York Times, 4 May 2025
While the flashy, often unusual Alienware design won’t be for everyone, the HP Omen Max's more low-key appearance may tickle your fancy.
—Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 10 May 2025
Many were especially tickled by the fact that Megan kept mentioning her own rule-breaking while continuing to break the rules.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 6 May 2025
But just try not to be tickled by even the simplest of the show’s trickery, like when a book fallen from a school locker flies right back in.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 22 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tickle
Verb
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Senators from both parties are itching to move a bill to impose harsh sanctions on Russia but GOP leaders are waiting for Trump’s green light.—
The Hill staff,
The Hill,
3 June 2025
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Fans of the movies have been itching for a new iteration, especially considering the actresses have stayed so close.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
2 June 2025
Verb
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Ideas about home repairs or ways to expand your home will excite you.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
6 June 2025
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There, the particles excite gas and molecules in Earth's atmosphere, creating various colors depending on which gas is in the atmosphere.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Some believe the rocks have spiritual properties, and claim the area radiates a tingling force.—
Mike Belleme,
New York Times,
31 May 2025
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The moon’s travels through Sagittarius get your spider-senses tingling.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Start strong with its signature amuse bouche, an oyster—perhaps from St. Vaast or Oléron, depending on the season—served with a spicy margarita shot.—
Eleanor Aldridge,
AFAR Media,
30 May 2025
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Reactions online ranged from shocked to amused, with some commenters poking fun at Will’s scream.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
21 May 2025
Verb
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Its allure is rooted in seeing the celebrity guest melt beneath the weight of hot sauce: Shaq’s eyes stung red with tears, viscera gushed from O’Brien nose.—
Nicholas Quah,
Vulture,
27 May 2025
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Recent history suggests that Republicans would take few lessons from even a stinging rebuke in the midterms.—
Chris Stirewalt,
The Hill,
23 May 2025
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Studio Gannett With its noisy buzz of titillating political intrigue, Washington, D.C., isn't known for sitting still and dishing up boring.—
Kathryn Streeter,
USA Today,
28 May 2025
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The idea the experience sparks — a titillating rendezvous with the naked man at the bottom of her sake glass, Jane would never — is enough to kickstart her writing, at least to spit out some very promising pages.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Ava is bored out of her mind and desperate to get to work.—
Jessica M. Goldstein,
Vulture,
30 May 2025
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With a drill bit almost as tall as himself, one of the volunteers bored a hole and dropped in a measuring tape with fold-out brass arms at its end.—
Alec Luhn,
Scientific American,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Made with whole milk, this version includes a serving of fat and protein to help keep you satiated (full and satisfied).—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
15 May 2025
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This is a concession geared toward satiating blue-state Republicans in states like New York and California.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
22 May 2025
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“Tickle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tickle. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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