1
as in attention
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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2
as in effort
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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as in aches
to feel or cause physical pain
my poor head was paining so from all that racket
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pains
Noun
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As those markets mature, attention shifts toward practical applications that enhance business operations rather than create new trading vehicles.—
Sean Lee,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025 -
The buzz the Panthers generated was unlike anything Texas football has seen, but despite the newfound attention, Gates said the team is hungry and locked in.—
Charles Baggarly
August 13,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
13 Aug. 2025
Noun
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An effort has been underway to increase the number of organ donors in Florida’s minority communities.—
Cindy Krischer Goodman,
Sun Sentinel,
15 Aug. 2025
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Another reason this increase might not last for the full 400 years? GOP lawmakers are trying to repeal the law, an effort that could succeed if a Republican replaces Evers as governor and Republicans maintain legislative control.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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West Nile virus symptoms include fever, headaches, body aches, joint pain, vomiting, diarrhea and rashes.—
Jeremy Duda,
Axios,
18 Mar. 2025
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And there’s a part of me that aches and hurts because of it.—
Anna Lazarus Caplan,
People.com,
12 Mar. 2025
Noun
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And, in fact, some leaders from denominations that vocally oppose such care in the current moment once chose to support the decisions of doctors and transgender patients who pursued medical interventions.—
Time,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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In her executive role, Holt uses her over three decades of health care service to elevate care standards for patients across the region.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Nearly 50% of people report not feeling valued at work and only 24% of people think their employer cares about their well-being.—
Paula Davis,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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At the same time, AI aims to make work more efficient—which is exactly what students are using it for.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
12 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Drenched in sweat, the group was all smiles hitting the bridge’s descent, the final leg before our finish line, Birdee, Kent Hospitality’s new bakery and café.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Aug. 2025
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An individual may produce as much as 2 to 3 gallons of sweat per day.—
Southern California Weather Report,
Oc Register,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Sensitive individuals, including older adults, children, and those with heart or lung diseases—such as asthma—are at even higher risk and should especially limit any exertion.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
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People should avoid prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion between noon and 8 p.m. Friday.—
Elise Schmelzer,
Denver Post,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The Las Vegas Raiders have their first practice back in Henderson, Nev., on Tuesday night, and some players who had good showings in Saturday’s preseason opener should take heed.—
Vic Tafur,
The Athletic,
13 Aug. 2024
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As fans and players revelled in the looseness of fan week with carefree smiles and unserious exhibitions, the tennis calendar paid no heed.—
Lukas Weese,
The Athletic,
25 Aug. 2024
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“Pains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pains. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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