as in wincing
to draw back in fear, pain, or disgust
there are some patients who flinch at the mere sight of a needle
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Recent Examples of flinching
Your stronger body will give you the confidence that comes from moving without flinching.
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Dana Santas, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Share relevant proof that mirrors their situation, name your price without flinching, and close with one clear question.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The Colorado Rapids aren’t flinching in the midst of a wild summer transfer window.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2025
Dana Santas, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2025
Share relevant proof that mirrors their situation, name your price without flinching, and close with one clear question.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 25 Aug. 2025
The Colorado Rapids aren’t flinching in the midst of a wild summer transfer window.
—Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for flinching
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Immediately, Moore was on the ground and wincing in pain.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Not to mention wincing in pain any time another museum donation gets shipped off.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
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And the supporters who responded to his complaints about overzealous Democrats aren’t recoiling.—
Jonathan J. Cooper,
Twin Cities,
6 Sep. 2025
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The moment was caught on camera by fans, with Bryan seen slightly recoiling after the hit.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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Pub purists, meanwhile, are cringing.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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On the other side are GOP lawmakers cringing at the departure of so many CDC officials.—
Shelby Talcott,
semafor.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Flinching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flinching. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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