as in pang
a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body
felt a twinge in her knee on that cold, rainy morning
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Recent Examples of twinge
John Vorwald, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2024
Holmberg — who works in group ticket sales for the San Jose Sharks — admitted to feeling some twinge of sadness about his playing career ending.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 10 Feb. 2024
Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 15 June 2024
His speech soon turned into a lament twinged with guilt.
—Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 26 Apr. 2024
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Noun
With a setup this lavish, even Jack might feel a twinge of envy.
—John Vorwald, Robb Report, 20 Apr. 2024
Holmberg — who works in group ticket sales for the San Jose Sharks — admitted to feeling some twinge of sadness about his playing career ending.
—David K. Li, NBC News, 10 Feb. 2024
Verb
When Bradish gave up his first hit of the night, the air occupied by the Orioles faithful twinged.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 15 June 2024
His speech soon turned into a lament twinged with guilt.
—Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 26 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twinge
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Baker cuts to conflicted close-ups of Igor, underscoring his pangs of conscience on the periphery of the plot.A.A. Dowd, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
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There were still pangs of disbelief during her press conference.Brendan Quinn, The Athletic, 10 Aug. 2024
Verb
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Granted, a day of giving thanks can seem a stretch to those pained by the year’s conflicts.Michael Morris, TIME, 27 Nov. 2024
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Press interviews seem to physically pain him, as though frittering away time that could be better spent behind the comforting barricade of a keyboard.Hannah Edgar, Chicago Tribune, 20 Nov. 2024
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Unlike other plumpers, this one leaves a slight tingle rather than an overbearing burning sensation- thank goodness!Taylor Lane, StyleCaster, 3 Dec. 2024
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The juicy dark meat is flavored with a traditional sauce packed with garlic, cumin, coriander and brown sugar for an aromatic sweetness that carries a slight licorice tingle from fennel seed.Matthew Odam, Austin American-Statesman, 24 May 2024
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Anyone who has consumed the mushrooms and is experiencing symptoms such as fever, muscle aches, nausea, or diarrhea is advised to seek medical attention.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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Symptoms of bird flu infection in humans include eye redness or discharge, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, diarrhea, vomiting, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue, trouble breathing and fever, public health officials said.Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Unfortunately, Ronnie’s rough morning gets worse when she’s stung by a jellyfish.Emma Soren, Vulture, 10 Dec. 2024
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Matthew Boyd will be joining the team that defeated the Cleveland Indians in the 2016 World Series, a fact that still stings with fans of Cleveland baseball.Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
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Other symptoms of serious allergic reactions include rashes, hives, itching, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal cramping.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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Several described feeling suffocated as the noxious air made their eyes burn and throats itch.Helen Regan, CNN, 20 Nov. 2024
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The trouble absorbing nutrients (malabsorption) can also cause fermentation of food retained in the gut, resulting in bloating, cramping, and gas.21 9.James Myhre & Dennis Sifris, MD, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024
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These foodborne illnesses can cause symptoms such as diarrhea, stomach cramping and vomiting.CNN.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 13 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Cybertruck owners can also now pinch and zoom to increase the size of the rear video feed.Tyler Hayes, PCMAG, 2 Dec. 2024
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Look for discounts on dessert Dessert might pinch your wallet the most this year.John Towfighi, CNN, 24 Nov. 2024
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“Twinge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twinge. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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