1
as in ache
a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body
the child was crying because of a pain in her knee
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2
as in distress
a state of great suffering of body or mind
a sprained ankle caused him great pain for a week
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3
as in care
pains plural
strict attentiveness to what one is doing
asked the movers to take pains to be sure that they didn't damage anything while moving the furniture
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as in work
pains plural
the active use of energy in producing a result
she was at pains to reassure us that everything would be fine
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5
as in nuisance
one who is obnoxiously annoying
sometimes that child, who apparently never tires of asking questions, can be such a pain
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Recent Examples of pain
Rachel Treisman, NPR, 19 May 2025
During raging emotional turmoil in the 1990s, Beth turned to writing to make sense of loss, pain, and a desire to belong.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
And enough time at this point has gone by where he's certainly still pained by the loss of his child, but with Thomas, there comes a new hope, and with Kacey's new baby as well.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 17 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Davies says that's in part because most prostate cancers found at that age are indolent: growing slowly and not causing considerable pain.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 19 May 2025
During raging emotional turmoil in the 1990s, Beth turned to writing to make sense of loss, pain, and a desire to belong.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA Today, 9 May 2025
Verb
Your Next Read JuJu Watkins’ absence from March Madness hurts USC and pains women’s basketball
College hoops business is booming despite quiet tourneys.
—Chantel Jennings, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
And enough time at this point has gone by where he's certainly still pained by the loss of his child, but with Thomas, there comes a new hope, and with Kacey's new baby as well.
—Lauren Huff, EW.com, 17 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pain
Noun
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Compounded by menthol and arnica, known for its healing properties, Medterra provides a cooling sensation to ease aches and pains.—
Valerie Butler,
Essence,
19 May 2025
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These symptoms last at least three months after the initial infection and range from muscle aches and joint pain to brain fog and fatigue.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
16 May 2025
Noun
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Recorded woodpecker distress calls or raptor calls can also repel the birds.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The 17-year-old’s lawsuit seeks more than $250,000 in damages and demands a jury trial on claims of negligent infliction of emotional distress, state and federal RICO violations and more.—
Julia Marnin,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2025
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Keys, who could receive $5 million, did not receive proper medical care at the station and later suffered amputations, the suit continued.—
Jake Sheridan,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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Any medical emergency that requires the administration of life-saving care should bring play to an end.—
Anne M. Peterson,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Laundry sanitizers are also recommended for washing work clothes that have been contaminated with pathogens of human, animal, or agricultural origin.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 May 2025
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Her work has appeared in Quanta, Scientific American, and MIT Technology Review.—
Joanna Thompson,
The Atlantic,
20 May 2025
Noun
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Resurging opposition to fluoridation — the practice of adding fluoride to public water systems at safe levels to prevent tooth decay — has been a nuisance for dentists, researchers and public health experts.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
12 May 2025
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How to get rid of gnats Generally, gnats are more of a nuisance than an actual threat to humans.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
7 May 2025
Verb
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Manu diving can hurt The researchers caution that the manu maneuver is not only difficult but can be risky and painful.—
Elizabeth Weise,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
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Unfavorable weather hurt sales demand, but sales on Lowe’s website and among home professionals grew, Ellison said on the company’s earnings call.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
21 May 2025
Noun
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Then, the protein boosts alertness, supports stable energy levels, and staves off hunger pangs for longer.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
8 Apr. 2025
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Dalton feels a pang when the hare bounds past the garden wall.—
Alexandra Alter,
New York Times,
23 Mar. 2025
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At this point in the narrative, when Mike is sentenced to 14 months jail time, more conventional addiction dramas would dig into the trauma of incarceration and the agony of substance withdrawal.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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One young man described the particular agony of being placed carelessly in a wheelchair and forced to sit for hours atop his testicles.—
Sarah Zhang,
The Atlantic,
16 May 2025
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“Pain.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pain. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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