paining

present participle of pain

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for paining
Verb
  • The sole has Skechers’ GogaMat technology, which provides support and bounce that prevents feet from aching.
    Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Part of her had always felt an aching imposter syndrome and a difficulty controlling her emotions.
    Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • On the other hand, leaving rates too high could overly restrict spending and hiring, hurting the economy.
    Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN Money, 16 Sep. 2025
  • But the addition of so many people had the unwanted consequence of sending home prices in these markets through the roof, hurting locals' ability to buy.
    Giulia Carbonaro, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Paining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paining. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.

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