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noun

ˈtwinj

Definition of twinge

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

Noun

Back in Carletonville, Shalom felt a twinge of regret. — Ryan Lenora Brown, Christian Science Monitor, 26 June 2026 Known to stir up a twinge of anxiety due to the organization’s track record selecting talent in the first round of the NBA Draft, the annual rite of summer has arrived. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026

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 The twist, however, is the sauce — a rich, steaming hot broth twinged with tomato and a gentle chile buzz that more closely resembles a soup. — Dominic Armato, azcentral, 6 Dec. 2019 See All Example Sentences for twinge

Recent Examples of Synonyms for twinge

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

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

Kiffin's bunch has been bitten by the injury bug in recent weeks, so getting done with the blowout win as fast as possible may have been a benefit, but on the other hand, the Tigers were able to play a lot of players well down the depth chart.

— Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Oct. 2026
Xavier, usually a happy baby, now mostly wanted to play alone and would sometimes bite and hit other kids in his class.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of bite

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

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

Verb

The uphill climb continues for the Chargers, who play at Seattle on Sunday, with the defending Super Bowl champions itching to respond to an upset loss at Washington in Week 3.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Donovan knew the right man was Colonel Florimond Duke, a top executive officer who was itching to go behind enemy lines.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of itch

Verb

But the man simply stood there with a dazed expression on his face, swaying gently in the living room of their small, cramped flat, like a lone tree in the breeze.

— Rachel Heng, New Yorker, 4 Oct. 2026
The house and its grounds form the backbone of filming locations, though certain spaces on the property were either too cramped or did not provide the right lighting for film production.

— Juliet Izon, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026

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