1
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
Jean-Philippe Toussaint, Harper's Magazine, 22 July 2024
The previous night, Audra McDonald hugged her during a scene and one of the many bobby pins in Woods’s wig pricked her head, making her bleed.
—Dina Litovsky, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
The first lancet pricked my skin with alarming precision.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
Another thorn pricked the relationship this year when Senator Bob Menendez, the New Jersey Democrat and powerful chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, was convicted on charges of receiving bribes from businessmen working on behalf of Egypt and Qatar.
—Michael Wahid Hanna, Foreign Affairs, 26 Nov. 2024
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Verb
The dawn is fresh, the sharp air pricks our cheeks.
—Jean-Philippe Toussaint, Harper's Magazine, 22 July 2024
The previous night, Audra McDonald hugged her during a scene and one of the many bobby pins in Woods’s wig pricked her head, making her bleed.
—Dina Litovsky, Vulture, 13 Dec. 2024
The first lancet pricked my skin with alarming precision.
—David Oliver, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
Another thorn pricked the relationship this year when Senator Bob Menendez, the New Jersey Democrat and powerful chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, was convicted on charges of receiving bribes from businessmen working on behalf of Egypt and Qatar.
—Michael Wahid Hanna, Foreign Affairs, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prick
Noun
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The 29-year-old endured a deep puncture wound in her abdomen, severe muscle trauma, and mental and psychological stress in the aftermath, the Associated Press reported.—
Juliana Kim,
NPR,
24 Feb. 2025
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His legs were covered in puncture wounds of unknown origin.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
21 Feb. 2025
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Feeling that glimpse, at my luckiest moments, as an electric tingle racing the length of my spine.—
Leath Tonino,
Outside Online,
13 Jan. 2025
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Powered by pink clay and charcoal, Amika Reset Pink Charcoal Scalp Cleansing Oil gently absorbs impurities while soothing with a refreshing menthol tingle that takes wash day to luxurious new heights.—
Erin Parker,
Allure,
3 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Seven strokes behind with seven holes to play, Woods holes a 97-yard wedge for eagle on the 15th, and birdies two of the last three holes to win.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2025
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One photo showed the couple holing mugs proclaiming the best parents ever, and the last slide needed an explanation.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Symptoms may start days or weeks after consuming the bacteria and can include fever, muscle aches and fatigue.—
Katherine Dillinger and Neha Mukherjee,
CNN,
24 Feb. 2025
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Mild symptoms include fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, among others.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Also, notice that balance doesn’t mean boring or drafting low-upside players.—
Owen Poindexter,
The Athletic,
18 Feb. 2025
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The biggest reason the internet appears bored and uninterested with the Samsung Galaxy S25 range can be attributed to the maturation and plateauing of the smartphone market.—
Callum Booth,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Nodding toward this Odyssean journey, Wang’s novel presents a familiar tale of war and homecoming, rife with correspondence, death, and pangs of yearning for a beloved back home.—
The New Yorker,
The New Yorker,
10 Feb. 2025
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Taken together, these individuals’ collective experiences force us to expand our understanding of the accomplishments and costs of the Civil War, and to weigh anew the pangs that accompanied the new birth of freedom.—
Robert Colby,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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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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Kylie Jenner is opening up about the pain of losing her longtime hairstylist and close friend, Jesus Guerrero.—
Elizabeth Logan,
Glamour,
25 Feb. 2025
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The poor guy is just so ready to put the pain of his childhood behind him and build a family where everyone eats dinner together at night, and no one ever feels alone.—
Kristen Baldwin,
EW.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Prick.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prick. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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