as in flinching
to draw back in fear, pain, or disgust
winced at the movie's graphic depiction of combat injuries
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Recent Examples of wincing
Immediately, Moore was on the ground and wincing in pain.
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James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Not to mention wincing in pain any time another museum donation gets shipped off.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Aramayo is excellent in the role, easily transversing between John’s pain and confusion and a wincing humor about the whole situation.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
Worthy was in immediate pain on the turf and could be seen on the Chiefs' sideline hanging his right shoulder down and wincing.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Sideline reporter Stacey Dales said on the YouTube broadcast that Worthy was wincing in pain and went to the X-ray room.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Emily declares, despite half the women at the table wincing at the idea.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
But lawmakers on both sides are wincing at the thought of a full-year funding patch, particularly as the government operates under its third continuous stopgap.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 5 Aug. 2025
James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Sep. 2025
Not to mention wincing in pain any time another museum donation gets shipped off.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2025
Aramayo is excellent in the role, easily transversing between John’s pain and confusion and a wincing humor about the whole situation.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025
Worthy was in immediate pain on the turf and could be seen on the Chiefs' sideline hanging his right shoulder down and wincing.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Sideline reporter Stacey Dales said on the YouTube broadcast that Worthy was wincing in pain and went to the X-ray room.
—Jesse Newell, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Emily declares, despite half the women at the table wincing at the idea.
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 5 Sep. 2025
But lawmakers on both sides are wincing at the thought of a full-year funding patch, particularly as the government operates under its third continuous stopgap.
—Aris Folley, The Hill, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wincing
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Your stronger body will give you the confidence that comes from moving without flinching.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
11 Sep. 2025
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Share relevant proof that mirrors their situation, name your price without flinching, and close with one clear question.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Verb
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And the supporters who responded to his complaints about overzealous Democrats aren’t recoiling.—
Jonathan J. Cooper,
Twin Cities,
6 Sep. 2025
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The moment was caught on camera by fans, with Bryan seen slightly recoiling after the hit.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Pub purists, meanwhile, are cringing.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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On the other side are GOP lawmakers cringing at the departure of so many CDC officials.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Wincing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wincing. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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