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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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adjective

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tingling
Adjective
  • Head coach Sean Payton was predictably prickly about any notion of contract discussions.
    Luca Evans, Denver Post, 23 July 2025
  • In response to this ambition, a countermovement has arisen, a prickly resistance to the idea of removing creativity from human hands.
    Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2025
Adjective
  • The Senate will begin voting on President Donald Trump’s sweeping bill on tax cuts, Medicaid and border security, after a marathon weekend of caustic debate and political maneuvering, but the result isn’t known for certain.
    Bart Jansen, USA Today, 1 July 2025
  • Our protagonist is a chipper, idiot honey bear with a caustic, mean-spirited bird stuffed in his backpack.
    Luke Winkie, Vulture, 18 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
  • Their part of the set was the most invigorating of the night, with fans rapping every word to bona fide classics while eagerly awaiting the next guest.
    Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2025
  • 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
Adjective
  • Making a brisk morning walk in the sun part of your daily routine can be a grounding, enjoyable experience.
    Ashley Olivine, Verywell Health, 23 July 2025
  • When measuring the nation's collective fitness, the good news is Americans are more likely to take a brisk walk, play pickleball or lift weights.
    Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 22 July 2025
Adjective
  • Stopping and starting hundreds of times daily, and exposure to corrosive waste put immense strain on mechanical systems such as brakes, hydraulics, and transmissions.
    Ganes Kesari, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
  • After more than a century beneath the surface, the wreck has suffered devastating damage from corrosive saltwater and metal-eating bacteria, and is now deteriorating at an alarming rate.
    Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 6 July 2025
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“Tingling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tingling. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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