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 tingling
Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Common symptoms can include numbness or tingling, slurred speech, electric-shock sensations accompanying certain neck movements, trouble walking or not being able to walk at all, partial or complete loss of vision, among others, according to the clinic.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
The tingling sensation from EMS can be uncomfortable, and the system doesn't yet build true muscle memory – the kind of deep, practiced skill that only comes from repetition.
—Omar Kardoudi
april 13, New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
Symptoms often include fatigue, difficulty walking, numbness and tingling, and vision problems.
—Andrew Abrahams, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
By now your Spidey sense might be tingling.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
If not treated early, the infection can progress to more serious symptoms, such as joint swelling and arthritis, nerve pain, tingling or numbness, facial muscle weakness, heart inflammation and difficulties with memory or concentration.
—Emily Bache, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Her experience began with a tingling sensation starting in her fingertips and toes, then moving up the trunk of her body until visualizations began.
—Natalia V. Osipova, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
When levels drop, a woman can experience fatigue, brain fog, and tingling in the hands and feet without being anemic at all.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
People may also notice numbness, tingling or burning in the hands or feet.
—Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Common symptoms can include numbness or tingling, slurred speech, electric-shock sensations accompanying certain neck movements, trouble walking or not being able to walk at all, partial or complete loss of vision, among others, according to the clinic.
—Anika Reed, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
The tingling sensation from EMS can be uncomfortable, and the system doesn't yet build true muscle memory – the kind of deep, practiced skill that only comes from repetition.
—Omar Kardoudi
april 13, New Atlas, 13 Apr. 2026
Symptoms often include fatigue, difficulty walking, numbness and tingling, and vision problems.
—Andrew Abrahams, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
By now your Spidey sense might be tingling.
—Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
If not treated early, the infection can progress to more serious symptoms, such as joint swelling and arthritis, nerve pain, tingling or numbness, facial muscle weakness, heart inflammation and difficulties with memory or concentration.
—Emily Bache, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Her experience began with a tingling sensation starting in her fingertips and toes, then moving up the trunk of her body until visualizations began.
—Natalia V. Osipova, CNN Money, 28 Mar. 2026
When levels drop, a woman can experience fatigue, brain fog, and tingling in the hands and feet without being anemic at all.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tingling
Verb
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The hiker then begins jingling bells in the bear's face in an attempt to scare it off, but the bear charges forward.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
23 Apr. 2026
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School rules now insignificant—even to Walsh, who stands hands in his pockets, jingling his keys.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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This is because squash plants produce prickly leaves and stems that rabbits dislike.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
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This Japanese type of juniper shrub forms a dense mat of prickly blue-green needles that turn slightly purplish in winter.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The trek up the swinging staircase, twinkle lights clinking with each step, had my heart pounding for more reason than one.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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The photo, which is embedded above, shows the three leading ladies Kerry Washington, Elisabeth Moss and Kate Mara clinking glasses with cheerful looks on their faces.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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But The Last Five Years’ framework as a caustic duet means that the choice of Cathy can’t be taken lightly.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
20 Apr. 2026
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In part, that’s because both actors are delivering impeccable work, balancing their caustic comic chemistry with course, unbridled vulnerability.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Amrava is the elegant bar in the courtyard of the Palace wing, with a tinkling fountain outside.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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The marbled, frescoed, octagonal room was domed to amplify the sound of a tinkling keys at the center, and hosted regular recitals.—
Adriane Quinlan,
Curbed,
9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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For a truly energizing experience, the signature Water Ritual incorporates a dry sauna, cold deluge shower and wet steam with an invigorating scrub, culminating with dips in the hot and cold plunge pools.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
23 Apr. 2026
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According to a Chef Rotanak Ros The Cambodian celeb chef known as Chef Nak shares her recipe for an invigorating weekend in the cradle of Khmer cuisine.—
Matt Ortile,
Condé Nast Traveler,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Wedding bells are ringing for Harry Styles and Zoë Kravitz.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Apr. 2026
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The volume was loud – at least one listener’s ears were ringing four hours after the concert ended – but Springsteen’s is one of the few rock acts whose music literally demands such auditory excess (most groups use volume to mask mediocrity).—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The scientists found both were composed of a fibrous material that contained many stinging cells called spirocysts, which belong exclusively to the branch of aquatic invertebrates known as cnidarians.—
Adam Kovac,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
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Parasitoids are specialized types of predatory insects that include non-stinging wasps, flies, and other insects.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Tingling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tingling. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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