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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
  • Malik Harrison and Chris Board were thrust into into bigger roles because of injuries.
    Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The book hit shelves next summer via The Dial Press. Shallow, who rose to fame at age 25 after winning the reality TV show Survivor, was suddenly thrust into the spotlight following her appearance on the competition.
    Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 18 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
  • The Baltimore Ravens punched their ticket to the postseason and kept their hopes for a division title alive Saturday.
    Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 22 Dec. 2024
  • In addition to continuing series like One Piece offering up some of the biggest and best episodes to date, 2024 saw a bunch of newcomers that punched well above their weight.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of punched
Adjective
  • Trump ran for president on the idea that increased oil and natural gas production would reduce costs for U.S. voters who were left frustrated by a 2022 inflationary spike that still lingers.
    JOSH BOAK AND RAF CASERT THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on Dec. 4 prompted a national discussion on healthcare costs that included outcry from lawmakers and support for the shooting from frustrated consumers.
    BrieAnna J. Frank, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of frustrated
Verb
  • Glaser — the host of the 2025 Golden Globe awards — also poked fun at Bündchen’s relationship with jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente during the roast.
    Eric Andersson, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
  • And nobody had to guess the color of his underwear, as his black and gray Tom Ford briefs poked purposefully out from his pants.
    Bailey Richards, People.com, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of poked
Adjective
  • In New York, first-degree murder charges are reserved for killings with aggravated circumstances, such as those involving police officers, torture or if someone is hired to kill.
    Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Three of the men involved who committed the fatal assault – Diego Montaña, Alejandro Freire and Kaio Amaral – were each found guilty of aggravated murder.
    Greg Wehner, Fox News, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of aggravated
Adjective
  • One of the most prominent symptoms in infected farm workers has been red, irritated eyes, or conjunctivitis.
    Brenda Goodman, CNN, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Flying can take a toll, leaving skin feeling parched, dull, and irritated.
    Sara Button, AFAR Media, 19 Dec. 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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