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tingling

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verb

present participle of tingle
as in jingling
to make a repeated sharp light ringing sound awoke to the steady pitter-patter of raindrops tingling on the rooftop

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for tingling
Adjective
  • Camille Cottin is a standout as prickly, voluble talent agent Andréa Martel, but the whole cast intermingles with enough chemistry and charm to make this one of the best workplace comedies of the last decade.
    Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 31 Jan. 2025
  • Old news, perhaps, but among Bayern’s transfer targets is — inevitably — Wirtz, which would involve a prickly negotiation.
    The Athletic UK Staff, The Athletic, 24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Sometimes being a good partner means putting on formal attire and gritting one’s teeth through caustic toasts.
    R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
  • His points of disagreement with Trump include a caustic tone that can offend Konchek, and his wife even more.
    CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 19 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • This is a vibrant and energizing fragrance that is simple in the beginning, then becomes deeper and more invigorating.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
  • When on offer, the bisque is an invigorating and refreshing version of the classic.
    The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Wedding bells will soon be ringing for General Hospital star Steve Burton!
    Gil Macias, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Wedding bells will soon be ringing for General Hospital star Steve Burton!
    Gil Macias, People.com, 5 Jan. 2025
Adjective
  • Bundle up, lace up your hiking shoes, and enjoy a brisk hike through Lyonia Preserve.
    Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2025
  • So grab your favorite blanket, curl up and enjoy the brisk beauty of the outdoors.
    Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • However, hope is not immune to the corrosive effects of despair and disillusionment.
    Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
  • The exchange between artist and patron, however, becomes corrosive, a tumultuous dynamic fueled by Van Buren’s megalomania and Tóth’s creative compulsion.
    Madison Bloom, Pitchfork, 24 Jan. 2025
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“Tingling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tingling. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.

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