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as in to excite
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Recent Examples of tickle
But something about these enormous plush pickle chew toys really tickles her fancy (see video for proof of enthusiasm).
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Kara McGrath, Allure, 30 Oct. 2024
That Christine didn’t get to see that, because she would’ve been so tickled by her.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024
Classmates would work in groups on a Harvard-style MBA, tickling fresh business cases every week and developing their expertise across the board, from accounting practices to operational best practices.
—Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 15 Oct. 2024
Few things tickle us more than the best Dermstore early Black Friday deals.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 15 Oct. 2024
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Kara McGrath, Allure, 30 Oct. 2024
That Christine didn’t get to see that, because she would’ve been so tickled by her.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024
Classmates would work in groups on a Harvard-style MBA, tickling fresh business cases every week and developing their expertise across the board, from accounting practices to operational best practices.
—Byryan Hogg, Fortune Europe, 15 Oct. 2024
Few things tickle us more than the best Dermstore early Black Friday deals.
—Annie Blackman, Allure, 15 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tickle
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Everyone is itching for the game in Green Bay, where the winner will own first place in the NFC North halfway through this memorable campaign.David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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Most governments aren’t itching to be the first in the nation to allow people to consume both in one public setting.Rowan Briggs, The Mercury News, 15 Oct. 2024
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On the other hand, doves and whitewings excite me only mildly.Jack O’Connor, Outdoor Life, 6 Nov. 2024
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Freitas said he was encouraged and excited with the results, adding that voters have decided for a clean sweep to make positive changes in the city.Hema Sivanandam, The Mercury News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Depending on the location and type of nerve damage, this may feel like pain, tingling, numbness, loss of touch sensations in the hands and feet, or inability to feel temperature changes.Lindsay Curtis, Health, 1 Nov. 2024
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Symptoms of B vitamin deficiencies include muscle weakness and tingling in the legs.1819 Evidence: A B complex supplement may improve the frequency and intensity of leg cramps in pregnant people.1 B complexes contain a mix of B vitamins.Amy Brownstein, MS, RDN, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
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Fans were amused by the basketball team taking the city's public transit system.Marina Watts, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Dunkin' Donuts has amused its fanbase and competitors alike following a rather spicy post to the brand's Instagram account.Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
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Since the stinging defeat in the courts, at which details emerged of government security forces downplaying the Bundys’ legitimate concern for their own safety when federal sniper units encircled the family, Washington and its agencies let the Bundys graze at will and without charge.Matt Thompson, SPIN, 5 Nov. 2024
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Perhaps cricket can stomach that axing, but potentially not being part of the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan, will sting.Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
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But something else had viewers' curiosity titillated.Jillian Sederholm, EW.com, 21 Oct. 2024
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Wholly, the collection was titillating and fitting for Anderson’s tenth anniversary at the Spanish house.Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 2 Oct. 2024
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Here's an unfortunate fact: Your PowerPoint presentations are probably boring your coworkers.StackCommerce Team (Sponsored), PCMAG, 27 Oct. 2024
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Get ready to reap all the benefits without boring your taste buds.Caroline Tien, SELF, 1 Nov. 2024
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Peanut Butter and Cocoa Protein Smoothie This peanut butter and cocoa smoothie has 13 grams of satiating protein.Lauren O'Connor, MS, Health, 22 Oct. 2024
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But the show’s focal point is the production’s beleaguered first assistant director, Daniel (Himesh Patel), who desperately tries to keep all the plates spinning and egos satiated while mentoring a pestering 3rd AD (Lolly Adefope).James Hibberd, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Sep. 2024
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“Tickle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tickle. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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