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as in puncture
a mark or small hole made by a pointed instrument
the immunization shot left a prick on my arm that turned into a bruise
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as in tingle
a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body
she felt a sharp prick when the nurse gave her the shot
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Recent Examples of prick
Meg Tirrell, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
Their story remains a cautionary tale about the dangers of excessive leverage, secretive market practices, and the decisive role of regulatory intervention in pricking speculative bubbles.
—Ansel Lindner, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
In the meantime, would-be Norwegian trainers will keep pricking their fingers or earlobes to dial in the right workout intensity—and the rest of us, for now, will keep going with our gut.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 25 Nov. 2024
If pricked by their poisonous spikes, the National Park Service recommends using adhesive tape for removal to prevent them from getting stuck elsewhere on the body.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Aug. 2024
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Verb
The alternative is finger-stick testing, pricking fingertips to draw drops of blood to check glucose levels, often multiple times a day.
—Meg Tirrell, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
Their story remains a cautionary tale about the dangers of excessive leverage, secretive market practices, and the decisive role of regulatory intervention in pricking speculative bubbles.
—Ansel Lindner, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
In the meantime, would-be Norwegian trainers will keep pricking their fingers or earlobes to dial in the right workout intensity—and the rest of us, for now, will keep going with our gut.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 25 Nov. 2024
If pricked by their poisonous spikes, the National Park Service recommends using adhesive tape for removal to prevent them from getting stuck elsewhere on the body.
—Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman, 27 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prick
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Bronwyn Newport is opening up about the terrifying moment she was attacked by a dog that left her with 37 puncture wounds in her arm and legs.Vanessa Etienne, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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Hamilton was also punished for two separate incidents, first serving a five-second time penalty for a false start before being hit with a drive-through penalty for speeding in the pitlane after suffering a puncture.Sam Joseph, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
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Unlike other plumpers, this one leaves a slight tingle rather than an overbearing burning sensation- thank goodness!Taylor Lane, StyleCaster, 3 Dec. 2024
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The juicy dark meat is flavored with a traditional sauce packed with garlic, cumin, coriander and brown sugar for an aromatic sweetness that carries a slight licorice tingle from fennel seed.Matthew Odam, Austin American-Statesman, 24 May 2024
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Paige doesn’t play because of a broken bone in his right hand. 2016 — Mackenzie Hughes holes an 18-foot par putt from off the green to win the RSM Classic and become the first rookie in 20 years to go wire-to-wire for his first PGA Tour victory.Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
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Thompson was busy holing unfathomable putts Sunday but showed little emotion throughout the round.Gabby Herzig, The Athletic, 7 July 2024
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Some cases also included both respiratory classic flu-like symptoms, including cough, headache, runny nose, fever, sore throat, body aches, fatigue, shortness of breath, and pneumonia, according to the CDC.Chad de Guzman, TIME, 19 Dec. 2024
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Symptoms of lactic acidosis include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, body aches, respiratory distress, abdominal pain and fast, deep breathing.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Fires charred their bark, droughts forced them to ration water, and invasive beetles — some brought to Southern California via firewood — bored into them.Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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Known for their intelligence and trainability, vizslas require ample exercise and mental stimulation to thrive, and tend to display destructive habits if bored at home.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Baker cuts to conflicted close-ups of Igor, underscoring his pangs of conscience on the periphery of the plot.A.A. Dowd, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
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There were still pangs of disbelief during her press conference.Brendan Quinn, The Athletic, 10 Aug. 2024
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There also may be discomfort, prickling, or an itching sensation at the site of the bite.CBS News, CBS News, 4 Dec. 2024
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People may also notice a discomfort, prickling or itching sensation at the site of the bite, the government agency said, adding that these symptoms can remain for several days.Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
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According to the health department, over 80 attendees who ate the oysters at the event reported illnesses and gastrointestinal symptoms like diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain, and vomiting.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
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Get a head start on healing the aches and pains, many of which are never publicized, during the offseason.Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Prick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prick. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.
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