tickling

Example Sentences

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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

The unusually sedate gathering ended with Fury tickling the champion after the obligatory face-off.

From BBC • Oct. 23, 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

But in the meantime, mother chimps continue to be their offspring's primary playmate, tickling, chasing, playing 'airplane'.

From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2024

Ess shouted with joy as she rode in Jinny’s lap down the smooth stone, the wind rushing past them, her hair tickling Jinny’s nose.

From "Orphan Island" by Laurel Snyder