- present participle of needle.
needling
Example Sentences
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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
The Steelers made no reference to dry needling in an update on Friday but that element was revealed in a post on X, external by his older brother JJ.
From BBC ● Dec. 12, 2025
One girl in school enjoyed needling me: “Why weren’t you in school yesterday? Oh, I bet because you were on TV.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 21, 2025
Benji is caustic, needling and selfish — the kind of guy who hogs the window seat, the shower and everyone’s attention.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 26, 2025
Question after needling question, that’s the Wilcox Method.
From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell
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