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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With piercing honesty and raw emotion, Jean Smart delivers a powerful monologue in Call Me Izzy, a new play written by Jamie Wax and directed by Sarna Lapine.—
H. Alan Scott,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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The hot nights pierced with cold decisions on young men’s futures.—
Devon Henderson,
Oc Register,
6 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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The hard foul came after Sheldon poked Clark in the eye in the third quarter.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
13 July 2025
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The couple began dating in 2023 and frequently poke fun at each other on their social media pages.—
Caroline Blair,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Trump’s threats and personal barbs threaten to deepen the rift with Musk, who poured over $290 million into the last election.—
Michael Kan,
PC Magazine,
1 July 2025
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While the governor and the congressman have traded barbs in the past, the two were present on Tuesday for Trump’s visit to the state’s new detention facility in the Everglades Alligator Alcatraz.—
Julia Manchester,
The Hill,
1 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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Hazards such as stump holes, ash pits, and hazard trees (snags) are still present within the burn area.—
Arlyssa D. Becenti,
AZCentral.com,
8 July 2025
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The Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter, that a transaction could be finalized in the coming weeks, barring any last-minute snags.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
26 June 2025
Verb
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Chris Horne is tickled by the adrenaline of having a ferocious predator in his garden.—
Victoria Kim,
New York Times,
2 July 2025
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Small bubbles trail upward, tickling my nose as cold seawater seeps into my gloves.—
Acacia Gabriel,
Travel + Leisure,
30 June 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 18 Jul. 2025.
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