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
Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 19 Sep. 2024
This may lead to symptoms such as seizures, muscle spasms and contractions, and paresthesia (the sensation of prickling, burning, or tingling in the skin).
—Laura Schober, Health, 3 Sep. 2024
Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2021
The hairs on the back of our neck prickle.
—Christie Wilcox, Discover Magazine, 13 June 2012
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Verb
To start, paresthesia – a sensation of prickling or burning or numbness.
—Katie Hafner, Scientific American, 19 Sep. 2024
This may lead to symptoms such as seizures, muscle spasms and contractions, and paresthesia (the sensation of prickling, burning, or tingling in the skin).
—Laura Schober, Health, 3 Sep. 2024
Noun
My skin got that proper prickle.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2021
The hairs on the back of our neck prickle.
—Christie Wilcox, Discover Magazine, 13 June 2012
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prickle
Verb
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Sprinkle salt and pepper on and toss until the spears are lightly coated in oil. Spread them out in a single layer on the pan. Bake just until the base of a stalk is easily pierced.—
Gretchen McKay,
Boston Herald,
2 Apr. 2025
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Bake just until the base of a stalk is easily pierced.—
Tribune News Service,
Denver Post,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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While retirement has been linked to less stress and more relaxation, Buettner noted that when people retire, their chances of dying spike.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Standing over it and revealing the ends of this spikes, for me, was very powerful and yet a very difficult shot to achieve.—
Jackie Strause,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Hector had been poking fun at Lisa’s special interest: Taylor Swift.—
Colson Thayer,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Carrick’s penalty proved costly, as neither Trocheck nor Braden Schneider could muscle Point away from poking a puck past Shesterkin’s pad.—
Peter Baugh,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Paxton and Cornyn have traded barbs back and forth for years, with the attorney general slamming Cornyn’s votes in favor of additional U.S. aid to Ukraine and bipartisan legislation on gun safety following the 2022 Uvalde school shooting.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
9 Apr. 2025
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The two men traded barbs for a few weeks afterward, but both appear to have moved on.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Hit the ball too far up the handle, or off the end of the head, and the bat will flex and vibrate, transferring less energy to the ball and stinging the batter’s hands.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2025
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Pets who have an encounter with stinging caterpillars will need a vet visit ASAP.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
1 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At varying points, Ukraine adopted parts of NATO warfighting strategy, only to run into snags or revert to the more familiar, Soviet-style tactics.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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Yes, and: The budget, property tax relief and health care costs — all priority issues heading into session — are hitting snags that likely won't get worked out this week.—
Arika Herron,
Axios,
24 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Today, just a handful of places still exist where visitors can be immersed in old Hollywood by watching a silent movie as a talented player tickles the ivories of a historic theater organ.—
Heather Kathryn Ross,
Smithsonian Magazine,
28 Feb. 2025
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In the video, baby Sofia can be seen giggling in her bouncer as Ree sings, plays and tickles her, as well as kissing the happy infant, who looks cute in a floral sleeper.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Like silicone zit stickers, scar tape adds a protective barrier to your scars, while keeping them hydrated, and reducing itchiness and irritation, and regulates collagen production.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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Everything from storage to staff training to sticker placement is governed by local law.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Prickle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prickle. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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