tickling

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“Murderbot,” on the other hand, earns that superlative by tickling us with the thought that while our disquietude about AI’s takeover is legitimate, machines are in no way prepared for every aspect of it.

From Salon • Jul. 7, 2025

He’s about 1 year old and he’s on the couch with my grandma, and my grandma was making fun of him, maybe tickling him or something, I don’t remember exactly.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 7, 2025

If Potts' first wicket, Latham tickling down the leg side, came from an innocuous delivery, his second was vital.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2024

“Training Season,” her demand for a partner who already knows “how to love me right,” has tickling guitar syncopations and girl-group harmonies popping out of nowhere.

From New York Times • May 3, 2024

As we were leaving with Brady, Mr. Corcoran plumped the baby down on the hearth rug and was rolling around, tickling him.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt