THROE Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

throe

noun

ˈthrō

Definition of throe

as in ache

a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body collapsed in the throes of agony

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as in struggle

throes plural a forceful effort to reach a goal or objective that third-world country is caught up in the throes of a democratic revolution

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Recent Examples of throe Stone and Clinton were both in throes of drug addictions and had a falling out before the album could be completed. — Al Shipley, SPIN, 7 July 2026 As Droga sees it, the advertising industry is very much in the throes of a profound technological shift. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 22 June 2026 While the Knicks are now the toast of the town for the first time since 1973, the other sports teams that call the metropolitan area home are each in the throes of a long championship drought. — Jeff Capellini, CBS News, 18 June 2026 The last time Google released a smart speaker, the world was in the throes of a pandemic. — Julian Chokkattu, Wired News, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for throe

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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

Noun

Both residents and politicians fear the court ruling would tarnish Kosovo's independence struggle.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
Evidence at the crime scene led investigators to believe there had likely been a struggle between Feldman and her killer leading up her death, suggesting that Feldman had fought hard.

— Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of struggle

Noun

But as time often does, the two started having pangs of nostalgia and wondered about their unfinished business.

— Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 29 Sep. 2026
Every now and then, in the early hours of the morning, Kumar sits in the stillness to watch the fishermen return with their catch and feels a pang of longing.

— Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of pang

Noun

Chinese media reported that PLA forces deployed Type 99A main battle tanks alongside drones, uncrewed ground vehicles and helicopters.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2026
Alabama and Mississippi State battle, and Underdog is offering new users a chance to use promo code FOXNEWS to earn up to $100 in bonus bets on a $5 wager.

— OutKick, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of battle

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

Noun

In July, the music artist and producer spent some solo time after getting into a prison fight, sources told TMZ and NBC News.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary of independence, Smithsonian leaders are turning to AI to better understand items in its collection tied to the fight that led to the country’s founding.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of fight

Noun

Accepting such short-term pain in pursuit of long-term gain was once considered one of China’s defining advantages, but Beijing today shows little comparable appetite for such measures.

— Carl Minzner, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2026
Kelker-Kelly reportedly had complained of chest pain shortly before becoming unresponsive, and the circumstances appeared consistent with a medical event, police said.

— Denise Petski, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of pain

Noun

The returning group, which also includes Jacob Ross, is still feeling the sting of losing to Michigan in the national championship game more than five months ago.

— Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 26 Sep. 2026
Last Monday, McDuffie intercepted a pass in the Rams’ 28-6 victory over the New York Giants, a win that helped erase some of the sting from their embarrassing season-opening defeat by the San Francisco 49ers in Australia.

— Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026

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