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noun

ˈpaŋ How to pronounce pang (audio)
Definition of pangnext
as in ache
a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body those hunger pangs that strike you in the middle of the afternoon

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pang

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verb

as in to pain

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Recent Examples of pang
Noun
Agarwal is, like a lot of teenagers, feeling the pangs of a life less traveled, IRL. — Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026 Statements by government lawyers that contradict the official White House line are not merely the results of pangs of conscience. — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
Verb
Its sonic trappings are in vogue, but thanks in large part to front-woman Fox Rodemich’s memorable voice, which pangs around the record like a cave bellow, there’s an outlying classic quality to these songs. — Dylan Owens, The Know, 16 Feb. 2017 See All Example Sentences for pang
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pang
  1. ache
  2. pain
  3. tingle
  4. sting
  5. twinge
  6. stab
  7. hurt
Noun
  • Soft, breathable and moisture-wicking, socks are designed to help improve circulation, reduce swelling and relieve aches and fatigue.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
  • People who get sick typically develop a sudden high fever along with a pounding headache, pain behind the eyes and deep aches in the muscles, joints and bones.
    — Andrés Henao, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of ache
Verb
  • As someone who deals with an immense amount of scrutiny regarding his own appearance, Davidson is pained to see the vitriol another ex, Grande, has been subjected to of late.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Falling asleep on a plane, train, or long road trip without proper neck alignment can quickly lead to pain you’d rather avoid on vacation.
    — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of pain
Noun
  • Cola Addict captures that fizzy first sip with zippy lemon and lime, spicy ginger, and a kick of cinnamon that almost mimics the tingle of carbonation.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026
  • There have been quite a few Lost-like moments throughout the run of Silo, but none have had exactly the same Lost-y tingle as our first peek inside Silo 1 in the season-three finale.
    — Noel Murray, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of tingle
Verb
  • Indy struggled against Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens in its season opener, then took a stinging 33-30 overtime loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
    — Elise Devlin, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2026
  • General Mills spun off Darden Restaurants in 1995, and then Darden sold Red Lobster in 2014, in a deal with the private equity firm Golden Gate Capital that still stings many veterans to this day.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of sting
Noun
  • Just take his February fall collection, which mashed up decades of American glamour with a sneaky British twinge.
    — Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Then came the third inning, a sudden twinge of pain in Carson Whisenhunt’s left elbow and an escort to the trainer’s room.
    — Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of twinge
Verb
  • The North Texas woman arrested Tuesday after allegedly stabbing and injuring her husband and two young children at their Northlake home had been struggling with postpartum depression, according to court documents.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026
  • Tate and four others were stabbed and shot during the attacks.
    — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of stab
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  • One woman writing for Hers described spending about an hour working up the courage for her first weight-loss shot, only to find the thin needle barely hurt.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Higher interest rates definitely hurt the commercial real estate sector from 2022 through 2024, as higher costs for borrowing lowered the value of assets.
    — Diana Olick, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
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“Pang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pang. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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