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
Samantha Sasso, refinery29.com, 25 Jan. 2024
Herzog doesn’t need to hammer home the twinges of resonance in Ibsen’s text.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Mar. 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
Around the start of a new year, a sudden twinge of urgency boils in the pit of our stomachs for something new and fresh.
—Samantha Sasso, refinery29.com, 25 Jan. 2024
Herzog doesn’t need to hammer home the twinges of resonance in Ibsen’s text.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 18 Mar. 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
Noun
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Everyone experiences pangs of loneliness on occasion.Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 23 Dec. 2024
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For people in fashion especially, the mall seems to kick up a particular nostalgia pang—especially around the holidays when so many formative memories were created, and clothing was the indisputable backdrop.Alyssa Hardy, Vogue, 11 Dec. 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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The world's largest slithering snake is sure to send a tingle down your spine.Ashlyn Messier, Fox News, 12 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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Signs and symptoms of infection in humans often include sore throat, cough, fever, runny or stuffy nose, headache, muscle or body aches, fatigue and shortness of breath, the CDC says.Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 6 Jan. 2025
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Her father contracted a virus that nearly killed him and involved severe muscle and body aches, a symptom of bird flu.Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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One day later Miami would kick off its plans for 2025 right by landing former Georgia starting quarterback Carson Beck in the transfer portal (more on that in a bit), but, still, this Orange Bowl had to sting Cristobal over all that might have been.Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2025
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That loss hurt, of course, and losing the Super Bowl this time around would sting, too.Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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This is when skin tends to itch, crack, and break more than usual—especially sensitive skin.Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
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This city in Southwestern Arizona boasts more than 300 days of sunshine each year and is perfect for anyone itching to get outdoors.Essence, Essence, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Just look at how cramped the leg area in the 44N looks in comparison to having the entire center aisle below your feet.New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 Jan. 2025
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The first sign of fatigue was Florida Southwestern’s point guard’s calf cramping.CJ Moore, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Indeed, smaller players could still be pinched by high financing costs in 2025 as the outlook for interest rate cuts becomes less rosy.Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 7 Jan. 2025
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With all the travel and wedding-related expenses, the guest is feeling financially pinched.Erin Clack, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Twinge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twinge. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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