TINGLES Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

tingles 1 of 2

noun

plural of tingle

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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tingles

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verb

present tense third-person singular of tingle

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

Noun

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

Verb

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

Noun

For instance, fatigue, brain fog and body aches can be linked to menopause, fibromyalgia or even an underlying thyroid disorder.

— Cheyenne Buckingham, Washington Post, 24 Oct. 2026
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

Definition of aches

Verb

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
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

Definition of clinks

Noun

The couple took pains to preserve historical details like the house's original wooden shutters.

— Sophie Caldwell,Valentina Duarte, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
Nearly every single recipe from the Fizz’s golden age takes pains to specify that it should be made very cold, served without ice, and consumed immediately after delivery, an instruction that may seem pedantic but is nonetheless ubiquitous.

— Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of pains

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 pangs

Verb

The stock market has been volatile of late as a cocktail of elevated oil prices and persistent inflation rattles investors.

— Paulina Likos, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2026
Down the street, metal striking concrete rattles the air as a repairman unloads a ladder.

— Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 8 Oct. 2026

Definition of rattles

Noun

Tarantula hawk wasps are solitary insects known for their large size and intensely painful stings.

— Sean Donnelly, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026
Getting rid of paper wasps early prevents painful stings, allergic reactions, and infestations near your home’s living spaces.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of stings

Verb

While this sentiment rings true, there is a significant amount of precedent to suggest that not all tax hikes are created equal in the eyes of California voters.

— Trevor Laurence Jockims, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
Much like a tuning fork, the resonator also rings when struck.

— Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2026

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