as in aches
a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body can't stand those funny tingles I get when my foot falls asleep
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as in clinks
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 tingles
Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
Nicola Chilton, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2025
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Researchers suggested that future studies should include people who actually experience tingles to better understand how ASMR might help with mental health and relaxation. —Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Nov. 2025
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Soft piano music intermingles with the tweeting of sparrows outside, and my nose tingles with the heady scent of leather mixed with the musty perfume of incense burning on the windowsill. —Nicola Chilton, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tingles
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Each tablet contains 200 milligrams of ibuprofen and is one of the best over-the-counter pain relievers for those suffering from conditions such as muscular aches, minor arthritis pain, toothache, backache, menstrual cramps or minor aches.— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
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Watch for a bull’s-eye rash or flu-like symptoms including fever, body aches and nausea in the days and weeks following a bite.— Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Apr. 2026
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As the bullet weight clinks and clacks along the bottom, bass will key in on your rig and follow it.— Derek Horner, Outdoor Life, 2 Apr. 2026
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Each robot, remotely operated, clinks glasses and gestures in unison, embodying the camaraderie and hope of the musical’s revolutionaries.— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 3 Nov. 2025
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Gibson cited increasingly severe stomach pains and diarrhea across several days as her family's symptoms.— Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026
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Branch Rickey and Leo Durocher, the Dodgers’ general manager and manager, took great pains to protect Robinson, but protecting him from all of the vitriol was an impossibility.— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 15 Apr. 2026
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The book cover trend, imbued with nostalgia for childhood, promises fiction that grapples with the pangs of adulthood in an age of precarity.— Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2026
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Minnesota fans may have had some mild pangs over parting with Buium or Rossi, but a mid- to late-20s pick for arguably the best defenseman on the planet?— Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 11 Mar. 2026
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While Thursday’s loss stings, Bubic is hopeful KC can rebound this weekend.— Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 16 Apr. 2026
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But losing two players with first-round potential in McNeil and Able stings.— Brendan Marks, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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Fans will have to tune in next week to find out Andrea's fate — and see if her abduction rattles Kayce.— Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
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Another family quietly grieves in North Carolina While the string of attacks rattles several communities in Georgia, Prianna Weathers’ mother mourns privately in her North Carolina home.— Holly Yan, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
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The question was about coaching in general, but certainly rings true in the Heat’s case.— Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 Apr. 2026
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Norah feels celebrated and strengthened by its community, an ethos that rings true when Claire speaks about those around her.— Julie Lin, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Apr. 2026
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The reboot chimes once the process is done.— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 15 Apr. 2026
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An alarm that chimes instead of buzzes.— Stephen Watson, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026
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“Tingles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/tingles. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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