prick 1 of 2

noun

ˈprik How to pronounce prick (audio)
Definition of pricknext
1
as in puncture
a mark or small hole made by a pointed instrument the immunization shot left a prick on my arm that turned into a bruise

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2
as in tingle
a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body she felt a sharp prick when the nurse gave her the shot

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prick

2 of 2

verb

as in to hole

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prick
  1. puncture
  2. tingle
  3. hole
  4. ache
  5. bore
  6. pang
  7. prickle
  8. pain
Noun
  • The Cupertino writers are really cooking with this case, which once again sees multiple reversals of fortune, with Chatlike presenting airtight arguments that PSA punctures and vice versa.
    — Noel Murray, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The seven-step facial includes a cleanse; a professional biostimulating step applied to the skin with no needles; lifting; nano-infusion with a no-puncture tip; a cold biocellulose mask; LED, and finishing serums and SPF.
    — Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of puncture
Noun
  • Cola Addict captures that fizzy first sip with zippy lemon and lime, spicy ginger, and a kick of cinnamon that almost mimics the tingle of carbonation.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026
  • There have been quite a few Lost-like moments throughout the run of Silo, but none have had exactly the same Lost-y tingle as our first peek inside Silo 1 in the season-three finale.
    — Noel Murray, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of tingle
Verb
  • Cejka already had holed a 12-foot birdie putt on the 18th for a 65 and was the first to post at 17-under 271.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
  • What Skunk Burrows Look Like For a larger animal, holes that skunks dig while foraging are relatively small.
    — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of hole
Noun
  • Some good medications to have include ibuprofen or naproxen, which can relieve headaches, body aches and sore throats by reducing inflammation and Acetaminophen, which can lower body temperature.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The non-invasive form can cause gastrointestinal distress, fever and aches for a few days.
    — Eva Flowe October 15, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of ache
Verb
  • For a chic but not boring animal print outfit, use only those two colors as part of your look.
    — Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Hundreds of pinprick holes had been bored into the metal undercarriage, and each one had to be deburred by hand.
    — Gideon Lewis-Kraus, New Yorker, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of bore
Noun
  • Dining in the lounge is available all day to cater to international hunger pangs that don’t follow the same schedule as those of Spaniards.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Now, the new smaller version is available for hunger pangs between meals as many consumers are replacing traditional meals with snacks throughout the day, according to Datassential.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of pang
Verb
  • Initial symptoms of rabies include flu-like illness including weakness or discomfort, fever, or headache, and discomfort, prickling, or an itching sensation at the site of the bite.
    — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 3 Aug. 2026
  • As Luke walks off, his shirt undone and his furry belly prickling in the desert cold, Danny turns and stares out into the backyard.
    — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
Definition of prickle
Noun
  • People with large or overactive chewing muscles, often from clenching or grinding, who want to soften a bulky lower-face look or ease jaw pain.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Cayenne pepper contains capsaicin, which may lower inflammation and pain.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of pain
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