- present participle of thrill.
thrilling
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England hit the highest one-day international total at Lord's to beat India by 27 runs and seal a thrilling 2-1 series victory.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
That Sybylla does, in fact, resist, choosing independence over love and the possibility of perennial pillow fights, makes “My Brilliant Career” so daring and thrilling.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
Before Saturday's extraordinary final, the most climactic moment for me was Muchova beating Gauff in a thrilling tie-break in the semi-finals.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Hundreds of euphoric supporters welcomed home Egypt's national football team on Friday after the country's best-ever performance at the World Cup, which ended with a thrilling last-16 exit to Argentina.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
They set his fur on end—that prickly, alert, thrilling sensation, a good feeling—and made his tongue drip.
From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks
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