- present participle of needle.
needling
Example Sentences
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After graduating, she began practicing conventional Western medicine at a clinic by day, and needling animals in their living rooms on evenings and weekends.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 17, 2026
British journalist Piers Morgan, who delights in needling Australia, posted his condolences along with a prayer emoji on social media: "My thoughts with @CricketAus at this very difficult time."
From Barron's ● Feb. 17, 2026
Raducanu suffered a back spasm in Strasbourg last week, using dry needling and heat therapy to help her recovery.
From BBC ● May 26, 2025
Kupp has been in the league since 2017 and doesn’t mind needling his buddy a bit, especially about the hands.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 17, 2024
The two are needling, making fun of inexperienced players.
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
