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
Laura Dorwart,
Health,
22 Dec. 2025
It is spread to people and pets through the bites and scratches of an infected animal, and first symptoms may include flu, weakness, discomfort, fever, headache, as well as a prickling sensation at the site of the wound, before turning into more severe disease after around two weeks.
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Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
24 Dec. 2025
For the spice-averse crowd, don’t be daunted by the chiles — the hot chocolate’s rich milkiness brings the potential punch down to a gentle prickle on the tongue.
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Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
19 Dec. 2025
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Verb
People with peripheral neuropathy may experience pins and needles sensations, such as tingling and prickling, in their extremities.
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Laura Dorwart,
Health,
22 Dec. 2025
It is spread to people and pets through the bites and scratches of an infected animal, and first symptoms may include flu, weakness, discomfort, fever, headache, as well as a prickling sensation at the site of the wound, before turning into more severe disease after around two weeks.
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Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
Both the plant's stems and leaflets have small barbs and wading through a sea of these prickles is not fun, Drews said.
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Sophie Hartley,
IndyStar,
24 Dec. 2025
For the spice-averse crowd, don’t be daunted by the chiles — the hot chocolate’s rich milkiness brings the potential punch down to a gentle prickle on the tongue.
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Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
19 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prickle
Verb
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The celebration opened with piercing fifes and thundering drums from the Young Patriots Fife & Drum Corps from Pleasanton, as a nod to America's quincentennial.
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Another means of circumventing the protection of the real property company is through veil piercing using an alter ego theory.
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The spike in traffic comes after the United States lifted sanctions on Iranian oil earlier this week, part of the ceasefire agreement between the two countries.
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Alternatively, a viral AI app launch could trigger an inference spike, a digital flash flood of energy demand that hits the local utility the moment users begin interacting with a new model.
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Perched on a finger of land that pokes into Lebanon, Metula is usually crowded with tourists this time of year.
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The second is a vent which pokes out above your clothes, to move warm air away from you.
Noun
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In a decision about gun regulations, Alito and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson traded barbs about whether historical gun laws that discriminated against Black people were relevant to the case.
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The candidates in the crowded field have traded barbs about Bores’ supposed ties to Big Tech and outside groups have poured millions into the race both supporting and opposing his proposals to regulate artificial intelligence.
Verb
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Home Depot and rival Lowe’s must also confront a weak housing market, which has been stung by stubbornly high interest rates and rising building material expenses.
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Christie Ray/Queen Bee Supply via AP A photojournalist from CBS affiliate KDFM also captured video despite being stung , the station reported.
Noun
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This worked fine most of the time, but might occasionally hit a snag.
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An ugly snag, looking like last year’s Christmas tree, has reared itself out of the water about midstream.
Verb
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The more kids tickle him, the more Elmo giggles, causing a hilarious and contagious giggle effect for everyone in the room.
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There are also a few other flavors that might tickle your fancy.
Noun
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The products are white, and the brand name is printed on most units' control covers, with the model number located on the front edge of the units' base plate via a white sticker, according to the recall report.
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Clearly, these influences have been on Coffin’s mind since long before there was a Minions sticker on half the minivans at school drop-off.
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“Prickle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prickle. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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