prick

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Babies can be identified as having SMA through a heel prick test and early treatment can prolong their lives.

From BBC • Mar. 22, 2026

A flurry of tests that look for multiple cancers with a single prick are in various stages of development.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Older participants regained motor strength and sensory abilities, such as feeling light touch or a pin prick, at levels similar to younger individuals.

From Science Daily • Jan. 3, 2026

There are two common types: skin prick tests and blood tests.

From Salon • Jan. 28, 2025

As he searched for it once more, a distant sound made his ears prick up.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin