1
as in attention
strict attentiveness to what one is doing
asked the movers to take pains to be sure that they didn't damage anything while moving the furniture
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2
as in effort
the active use of energy in producing a result
she was at pains to reassure us that everything would be fine
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as in aches
to feel or cause physical pain
my poor head was paining so from all that racket
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pains
Noun
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Those accomplishments caught a Sacramento State coach’s attention and he was eventually offered a scholarship and financial aid to attend and train at the university.—
David Caraccio,
Sacramento Bee,
22 Mar. 2025 -
Thank you for your attention to this matter and, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!!!—
Ryan Morik,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Newcastle suddenly had a purpose, which has always been the basis of Howe’s efforts.—
George Caulkin,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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Engaging in advocacy efforts, whether by contacting lawmakers or participating in petitions, can help raise awareness of the department's critical role in higher education.—
Scott White,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The common symptoms are nausea, stomach pain, fever, headaches, and body aches.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
23 Dec. 2024
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Other symptoms may include stomach pain, fever, headache, body aches, or dehydration.—
Leah Sarnoff,
ABC News,
19 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Pay extra care in all communications and be an active listener.—
Kyle Thomas,
People.com,
16 Mar. 2025
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The phrases in her reel emphasize this idea by showing that babies need extra care.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The biennial aims to put the contemporary works featured in the exhibition in conversation with early-twentieth-century paintings from the collection of the Taipei Fine Arts Museum, where the event is being held.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
21 Mar. 2025
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The filmmakers make easy work of granting them the agency to see their stories through, bucking a backdrop of ignorance to stand up to forces attempting to quiet the voices of impending revolution.—
Holly Jones,
Variety,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The average person will lose a pint of sweat during a short session in a sauna's dry heat, according to Harvard Health.—
Angelica Stabile,
Fox News,
21 Mar. 2025
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By Sam Reed For low-key exercisers, a casual cotton T-shirt and pair of sweats is an easy lazy-day combination.—
Aemilia Madden,
Glamour,
20 Mar. 2025
Noun
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In scene after scene, Shula doesn’t say much, but there is, in practically every frame, an unmistakable anxiety in her composure, as if her mere appearance of calm required a major exertion of will.—
Justin Chang,
The New Yorker,
7 Mar. 2025
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Beet juice’s effect on nitrous oxide and oxygen delivery to muscles reduces fatigue caused by physical exertion (exercise).32 Some research suggests supplementing with beet juice decreases the rate of oxygen the body uses during exercise (VO2).—
Elizabeth Barnes,
Verywell Health,
14 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The threat of cancer is rightfully something to take heed, however, opposing views from TikTok creators with expertise in scientific fields attempted to calm the hysteria and offer a nuanced interpretation of CR’s data.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
6 Mar. 2025
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Pliny messaged me back promptly (Virgil, take heed) and was an active participant in planning our date.—
Maya Layne,
Vogue,
14 Feb. 2025
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“Pains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pains. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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