as in ached
to feel or cause physical pain
my poor head was paining so from all that racket
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Recent Examples of pained
But following her pregnancy, Alvarez was pained by how much her symptoms were affecting her family.
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Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
While Bane steps on a LEGO, and is immediately pained, fans might recognize the voice behind the scene.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
In archival footage and exclusive interviews, the people touched by this case are still pained by its memory.
—Cat Cardenas, Rolling Stone, 10 Aug. 2025
The dialogue, much of it pained and pointed, sticks too.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 10 Aug. 2025
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Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
While Bane steps on a LEGO, and is immediately pained, fans might recognize the voice behind the scene.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
In archival footage and exclusive interviews, the people touched by this case are still pained by its memory.
—Cat Cardenas, Rolling Stone, 10 Aug. 2025
The dialogue, much of it pained and pointed, sticks too.
—Guy Lodge, Variety, 10 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pained
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His groin ached as if Sister Wang had been clutching him for years.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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Smigiel’s right shoulder and elbow ached?—
Brian Hamilton,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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After all, there are signs that the economy is improving (unemployment and inflation are declining), but after the economic struggles of recent years, and with household debt still high, an additional financing source won't hurt, either.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Critics say the practice has driven up home prices and hurt affordability, but some housing experts argue the president’s proposal would have minimal effect on overall housing supply.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Pained.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pained. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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