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as in to excite
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Recent Examples of tickle
Fans were tickled by Wilson’s comment about having another baby and also by his choice of name for their potential baby.
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 Nov. 2024
Baseball fans were tickled this year when Seattle Mariners pitcher Luis Castillo placed his sunflower seeds in the dirt in an ornate arrangement that possibly represented some kind of message to extraterrestrials.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
Cinderella is the sort of thing that Blanchett can do very well, but that becomes part of the problem: You’re tickled, but never quite surprised.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024
Halloween memes to tickle your funny bone Halloween costume lovers, rejoice!
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
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Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 6 Nov. 2024
Baseball fans were tickled this year when Seattle Mariners pitcher Luis Castillo placed his sunflower seeds in the dirt in an ornate arrangement that possibly represented some kind of message to extraterrestrials.
—Kaitlyn Tiffany, The Atlantic, 29 Oct. 2024
Cinderella is the sort of thing that Blanchett can do very well, but that becomes part of the problem: You’re tickled, but never quite surprised.
—Tim Grierson, Vulture, 18 Oct. 2024
Halloween memes to tickle your funny bone Halloween costume lovers, rejoice!
—Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 6 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tickle
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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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