paining

verb

present participle of pain
as in aching
to feel or cause physical pain my poor head was paining so from all that racket

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  1. aching
  2. hurting
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  • Moments of mutual support and understanding, of belly-aching laughter and silliness, of care and deep love.
    — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026
  • As an orthopedic surgeon, Howard Luks treats aching, aging knees.
    — Gretchen Reynolds, Washington Post, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of aching
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  • Things already had been tough internally amid the engagement challenges hurting Netflix’s stock as high-profile series had not performed to expectations and most returning shows have seen viewership declines season-to-season over the past year.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The nationwide high school protest movement — over deteriorating school buildings, teacher shortages, and inequalities hurting schools in disadvantaged neighborhoods — has energized young voters, who may prove key to the election outcome.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
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“Paining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paining. Accessed 25 Oct. 2026.

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