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adjective

Definition of pinprickednext
as in provoked

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pinpricked

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verb

past tense of pinprick
as in thrust

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pinpricked
  1. thrust
  2. tested
  3. punched
  4. frustrated
  5. poked
  6. aggravated
  7. irritated
  8. bothered
Verb
  • This year, the day marks the 83rd anniversary of the surprise attack that thrust the U.S. into World War II. More than 2,400 American service men and women were killed in the early attack launched by Japan at the United States Navy Base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, on December 7, 1941.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
  • Helen has worked tirelessly to maintain her operation, but an extramarital affair thrusts her into a tense and intricate web of conspiracies and cover-ups involving multiple governments and organizations.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of thrust
Adjective
  • But beyond those elite few prospects, why would coaches play or pay freshmen instead of the veterans, the tested and proven Division I players, now available in what amounts to forever free agency?
    CJ Moore, The Athletic, 25 July 2024
  • There is no reliable and tested method that can say that a certain volcano will erupt on a certain day or at a certain time.
    Erik Klemetti, Discover Magazine, 29 Feb. 2024
Definition of tested
Verb
  • Police said the suspects punched and kicked the 17-year-old male following a verbal dispute.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In Nickel, sucker-punched and knocked out by a bigger kid, Elwood receives the same standard and brutal punishment as his assailant.
    Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of punched
Adjective
  • But for frustrated fans wondering why the Cubs didn’t pursue Soto, something like this would qualify as a splash.
    Sahadev Sharma, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This bestselling book has become a guiding resource for many frustrated American educators.
    Doc Louallen, ABC News, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of frustrated
Verb
  • Throughout the special, the comedian poked fun at the uncomfortable parts of recovery — from full-body baths to grueling physical therapy — with irreverent charm.
    Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Putting them all together, there will be internal frustrations that come to the surface when we are being poked by something minor.
    Lisa Stardust, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of poked
Adjective
  • Majors, who’d previously pleaded not guilty to all charges, was acquitted on another assault charge and one count of aggravated harassment.
    Alli Rosenbloom, CNN, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Diego Montaña, Alejandro Freire and Kaio Amaral were found guilty of aggravated murder, and Alejandro Míguez of complicity.
    Reuters, CNN, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of aggravated
Adjective
  • Avoid triggers: Identify and avoid known irritants, such as soap and laundry detergents containing fragrances or other harsh chemicals. Try an oatmeal bath: Oatmeal baths can soothe dry, itchy, irritated skin.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Nguyen said the police officer appeared to become irritated when Vu made the be-quiet gesture with his finger.
    Antonio Planas, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
Definition of irritated
Adjective
  • Young people, who make the majority of South Africa’s 60 million population, appeared less bothered to participate in that election.
    Farai Mutsaka, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2024
  • President Trump would perhaps be less bothered about Israel allowing Jewish settlers back into Gaza, as part of the Israeli government would like to do.
    New York Times, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of bothered
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