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as in to excite
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Recent Examples of tickle
Our version includes a little bit of a soft drink like Dr. Pepper to really tickle those Texan taste buds.
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Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
Lord John is downright tickled by his new bride and bids her farewell.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
The proud papas were already tickled even before the actual proposal.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 2 Dec. 2024
Cosmic country troupe Beachwood Sparks, whose new album, Across the River of Stars, will tickle most of your psychedelic synapses.
—Jason Pettigrew, SPIN, 21 Nov. 2024
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Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
Lord John is downright tickled by his new bride and bids her farewell.
—Lincee Ray, EW.com, 7 Dec. 2024
The proud papas were already tickled even before the actual proposal.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 2 Dec. 2024
Cosmic country troupe Beachwood Sparks, whose new album, Across the River of Stars, will tickle most of your psychedelic synapses.
—Jason Pettigrew, SPIN, 21 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tickle
Verb
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Other symptoms of serious allergic reactions include rashes, hives, itching, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramping.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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Several described feeling suffocated as the noxious air made their eyes burn and throats itch.Helen Regan, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024
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The Cybertruck’s militaristic futurism may excite Musk, but in risk-averse markets such as the EU and the UK, any new technologies must be vetted not by early-adopter customers but by accredited labs.Carlton Reid, WIRED, 15 Dec. 2024
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In addition to the script grabbing his attention, Guadagnino was also excited by the prospect of working with Roberts.Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 14 Dec. 2024
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The lightweight gel has a refreshing, cooling, and tingling feel.L.A. Hubilla, People.com, 9 Dec. 2024
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Typically, this sensation is felt on the scalp, neck, or spine, and is sometimes described as a tingling sensation triggered by specific sounds or visual stimuli.Sarah Scott, Parents, 9 Dec. 2024
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The show isn't satiric so much as amused by the absurd lengths to which the Kaylas of our society will go in pursuit of self-definition.Tom Gliatto, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Wine Convo Generator: Mix and Match Witty Phrases to Sound like a Sommelier By Chasity Cooper Chasity Cooper’s Wine Convo Generator is a playful and interactive guide perfect for wine lovers who want to impress or simply amuse at their next tasting.Jessica Dupuy, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Unfortunately, Ronnie’s rough morning gets worse when she’s stung by a jellyfish.Emma Soren, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2024
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Matthew Boyd will be joining the team that defeated the Cleveland Indians in the 2016 World Series, a fact that still stings with fans of Cleveland baseball.Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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In a professional setting such a platform could adapt in real-time to an employee’s performance, titillate curiosity and encourage a growth mindset.Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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But something else had viewers' curiosity titillated.Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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These consumers are bored with sameness, have been largely ignored by the current luxury market, and possess the disposable income and taste to demand something different.Timothy Papandreou, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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But because the jurors seem bored by Olympia — and fascinated by Matty — a jury consultant named Shae Banfield (Yael Grobglas) suggests a switch between the first and second chair.Noel Murray, Vulture, 24 Oct. 2024
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There are plenty of restaurants to keep you satiated and hydrated throughout your stay, including Rendezvous at Ecolodge, Tropics Café, Brigadoon, and Bizzy B Bakery.Wendy Altschuler, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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After a day of activity, there are a variety of dining options that await to satiate your palate.Rana Good, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Tickle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tickle. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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