as in to pierce
to cause or experience an unpleasant feeling that is like the feeling of having many small, sharp points against your skin
The burrs were prickling my arm. The wool sweater prickled my skin.
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Recent Examples of prickle
Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 2 Dec. 2024
But the comedy brings flabbiness, too, the pace slackening, with not enough prickling tension between them.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 26 Sep. 2024
Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 29 Mar. 2024
My skin got that proper prickle.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2021
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Verb
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
But the comedy brings flabbiness, too, the pace slackening, with not enough prickling tension between them.
—The Week Uk, theweek, 26 Sep. 2024
Noun
The guitar riff prickles nervously; the melody pleads in the manner of a hungry pet; Parton sings, in a trembling tone, about the woman who could and very well might take her man.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 29 Mar. 2024
My skin got that proper prickle.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2021
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prickle
Verb
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Your allies probably have LGBTQ+ coworkers, cousins or that person from their yoga class who has a labret piercing and a rainbow carabiner.—
Anna Pulley,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 2025
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This mistake of not tackling law, tax and financial decisions in a unified manner results in the corporate veil being pierced, personal assets being liquidated, and even bankruptcies and liquidations.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Noun
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Part of the spike was the completion of 110 East in South End.—
Desiree Mathurin,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2025
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Traditional procurement cycles are often too slow to keep up with today’s fast-changing tariff environment, leaving companies vulnerable to cost spikes and supply chain disruptions.—
Edmund Zagorin,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
Verb
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That victory put O’Malley back in the rankings. O’Malley’s next bout ended in a no contest, when an eye poke in the second round left Pedro Munhoz unable to continue.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Senior Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev poked fun at the explosive war of words between U.S. President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, offering to mediate peace between the two political allies.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
Noun
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There, Rowling posts several times a day in support of gender fundamentalism to her 14 million-plus followers, frequently trading barbs with commenters—even fracturing her relationship with Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint—while toasting her own personal successes.—
Matt Craig,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Weekly analysis and insights from Asia’s largest economy in your inbox Subscribe now Despite the recent de-escalation following the Geneva talks, Beijing and Washington have continued to trade barbs.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
23 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
Noun
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But the snag is that group is getting smaller and smaller.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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Following the completion, an acrobatic snag near the left sideline, McCarthy raced down the field and chest-bumped the 6-foot-5, 252-pound Muse.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
Verb
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The candidate’s out to tickle the keyword scanners, but what’s missing is something humans like: a story.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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The dish was spicy and tickled the back of my throat, but there was a good balance of heat that was not overpowering.—
Carlos Rico,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 May 2025
Noun
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Grok will also be able to do automatic group chat moderation, fact checking within Channels, image generation for stickers and avatars, and more.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
28 May 2025
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Creative assets, such as social media templates, digital stickers, and photo editing presets, capitalize on the visual nature of teen communication and the growth of the creator economy.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2025
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“Prickle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prickle. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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