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
Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2024
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
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
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Verb
The prickles can also nick the skin, causing irritation.
—Miri Talabac, Baltimore Sun, 11 July 2024
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
Noun
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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prickle
Verb
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The bullet pierced that victim’s left thigh, exiting then lodging in her right thigh.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
22 July 2025
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Reduce heat to low to maintain a simmer; simmer over low, covered, until broth mixture has thickened and steaks are tender when pierced with a fork, about 1 hour, stirring gravy and turning steaks every 15 minutes.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
Noun
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After a two-year spike during the pandemic and national outrage over police accountability, Chicago began to see a decline in homicides in 2022.—
Kori Rumore,
Chicago Tribune,
14 July 2025
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During the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, supply-chain disruptions contributed to a 25% spike in import prices (see chart).—
Nick Sargen,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
Verb
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This review pokes a useful hole in the breathless reception this film received, while managing to feel fond.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
24 July 2025
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The dish is almost a tease, tickling and poking you by showcasing carrots such that here a confident argument is made to herald them in as the pre-eminent salad vegetable.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
23 July 2025
Noun
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At the end of the week, after the Fed's meeting, investors will see more inflation data and the key monthly jobs report to see if the labor market continues to hold up despite the Trump's back-and-forth tariff barbs over the past few months.—
Medora Lee,
USA Today,
28 July 2025
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There, candidates and state office holders trade barbs with their opponents and roast members of the other party.—
Hannah Pinski,
The Courier-Journal,
28 July 2025
Verb
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The bees became aggressive and stung the man multiple times.—
Laura Daniella Sepulveda,
AZCentral.com,
9 July 2025
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Opting for a two-piece swimsuit in favor of a one-piece could also reduce your chances of getting stung.—
Evan Moore
July 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 July 2025
Noun
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Dirty Bird, which originally opened in February at 1022 Clarks Lane, halted service starting May 21 due to a snag with its liquor license from the state's Alcoholic Beverage Control, or ABC, department, according to a post on the restaurant's Facebook page.—
Amanda Hancock,
The Courier-Journal,
24 July 2025
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While the village is prepared to pay the cost of replacing the lines, there is a snag in that the four homeowners don’t want their lines redone and haven’t agreed to let the village do the work.—
Mike Nolan,
Chicago Tribune,
16 July 2025
Verb
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Please remember to check back if there's nothing there right now that tickles you!—
Ars Staff,
ArsTechnica,
8 July 2025
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Pop, 78, is tickled at playing such a key role in one of the summer’s biggest hits.—
Seth Abramovitch,
HollywoodReporter,
15 July 2025
Noun
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Make poems using magazines, photos, stickers, colored paper and anything else that inspires you.—
Pomerado News,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
13 July 2025
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Rule 1: no foreign flags or Spanish-language stickers or advertisements on the car.—
Jasmine Garsd,
NPR,
12 July 2025
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“Prickle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prickle. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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