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noun

ˈtwinj How to pronounce twinge (audio)
Definition of twingenext
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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twinge

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verb

as in to pain

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Recent Examples of twinge
Noun
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 Every milestone comes with a twinge. — Lindsay Calleran, IndieWire, 4 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
  1. pang
  2. pain
  3. tingle
  4. bite
  5. ache
  6. sting
  7. itch
  8. cramp
Noun
  • 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
  • Curtin admits to feeling a small pang when a guest drinks only water throughout the meal.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of pang
Verb
  • Adelman was pained by his Kings exit.
    — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
  • But as a catcher, he’s used to pain.
    — Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026
Definition of pain
Noun
  • Fruit extracts clarify excess oil and buildup, while a cooling mint complex and menthol deliver a refreshing tingle, leaving your scalp feeling clean, balanced, and freshly reset.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 18 June 2026
  • In the case of Putnam County, that tingle is a roar — our collective sense that the fraud there goes back decades.
    — Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
Definition of tingle
Verb
  • This was not exactly comforting news to the 16-year-old me, who had recently been bitten by the baseball bug.
    — John Nogowski, Hartford Courant, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Its cover features Jackson wearing headphones and biting down on a mouthpiece as if she’s being prepped for shock treatment.
    — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of bite
Noun
  • However, around one in five people who are infected develop a fever and moderate symptoms such as body aches, vomiting and diarrhea.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Nothing can ruin your day quite like the dull ache of underwire hoisting up your bust.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of ache
Verb
  • Several clubs have been stung by excessive ventures into external markets in recent years, most notably Tottenham in Italy and Manchester United’s mistakes in the Dutch league under Erik ten Hag.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Battered fish and salt-and-vinegar-seasoned chips have been a staple for hundreds of years, best paired with stinging seaside winds and spray.
    — Will Barker, TheWeek, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of sting
Verb
  • The Cougars will be itching to erase that runner-up finish and crack the CFP.
    — Maura Carey, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Denise has written a novel in secret, about a frustrated housewife itching to leave her husband and kids for a rich, fulfilling life in New York.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of itch
Verb
  • When right-hander Kevin Gausman departed mid-inning in the fifth because of cramping in his left hand, Assad was summoned from the bullpen to take over and warm up on the mound.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The space is cramped and chaotic as volunteers and visitors squeeze past each other between the rows of cages in a converted office space.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of cramp

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