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Example Sentences
Noun
He felt a twinge of arthritis when he stood up.
I still feel an occasional twinge in my leg from the accident.
I felt a twinge of guilt.
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oregonlive, 4 Dec. 2022
The undemanding plot and shiny visuals might be enough to quiet a room full of kids for a half-hour at a time, and possibly even elicit a twinge of nostalgia or two in their Millennial parents.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Nov. 2022
And unlike Nixon, Trump never resigned or indicated even the slightest twinge of remorse for his actions.
—Julian Zelizer, CNN, 23 July 2022
Barber’s is grizzled and soulful, while Mr. Strings’ is piercing with a twinge of vulnerability.
—Mark Richardson, WSJ, 22 Nov. 2022
Still, watching a writer-director as obviously brilliant as Rian Johnson play the hits does come with a twinge of disappointment.
—Katie Rife, Chron, 22 Nov. 2022
And for those of us feeling the familiar internal twinge of body resentment and apprehension, Foster calls to social community as a tool of body assurance.
—Marielle Elizabeth, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2022
Because, even with the relaxed vibe, who’s not still feeling a twinge of anxiety these days?
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2022
Monk fruit is employed as a sweetener, but there is, again, a distinct twinge of artificiality following us around.
—Maggie Lange, Bon Appétit, 22 July 2022
Dominic Armato, azcentral, 6 Dec. 2019
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Noun
Except for a slight twinge during a shot of Novocaine, Kihanna didn’t seem nervous at all.
—oregonlive, 4 Dec. 2022
The undemanding plot and shiny visuals might be enough to quiet a room full of kids for a half-hour at a time, and possibly even elicit a twinge of nostalgia or two in their Millennial parents.
—Angie Han, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Nov. 2022
And unlike Nixon, Trump never resigned or indicated even the slightest twinge of remorse for his actions.
—Julian Zelizer, CNN, 23 July 2022
Barber’s is grizzled and soulful, while Mr. Strings’ is piercing with a twinge of vulnerability.
—Mark Richardson, WSJ, 22 Nov. 2022
Still, watching a writer-director as obviously brilliant as Rian Johnson play the hits does come with a twinge of disappointment.
—Katie Rife, Chron, 22 Nov. 2022
And for those of us feeling the familiar internal twinge of body resentment and apprehension, Foster calls to social community as a tool of body assurance.
—Marielle Elizabeth, Vogue, 10 Oct. 2022
Because, even with the relaxed vibe, who’s not still feeling a twinge of anxiety these days?
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2022
Monk fruit is employed as a sweetener, but there is, again, a distinct twinge of artificiality following us around.
—Maggie Lange, Bon Appétit, 22 July 2022
Verb
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Word History
Etymology
Verb
Middle English twengen, from Old English twengan; akin to Old High German zwengen to pinch
First Known Use
Noun
1608, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of twinge was
before the 12th century
Dictionary Entries Near twinge
Cite this Entry
“Twinge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/twinge. Accessed 29 Jan. 2023.
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Medical Definition
twinge
noun
: a sudden sharp stab of pain
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