as in ache
a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body
those hunger pangs that strike you in the middle of the afternoon
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Recent Examples of pang
Luba Kassova,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
What Brooks proffers is not the philosophy these queries require but a kind of pharmacology—a pill designed to alleviate every last pang.
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Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Dylan Owens,
The Know,
16 Feb. 2017
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Noun
At a recent sleepover, my 15-year-old son and his 14-year-old friend Charlie, driven by a pang of nostalgia, chose to watch the opening ceremony of the London 2012 Olympics on YouTube.
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Luba Kassova,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
What Brooks proffers is not the philosophy these queries require but a kind of pharmacology—a pill designed to alleviate every last pang.
—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
Its sonic trappings are in vogue, but thanks in large part to front-woman Fox Rodemich’s memorable voice, which pangs around the record like a cave bellow, there’s an outlying classic quality to these songs.
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Dylan Owens,
The Know,
16 Feb. 2017
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pang
Noun
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Their soft, breathable and moisture-wicking socks are designed to help improve circulation, reduce swelling and relieve aches and fatigue throughout the day.
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According to health officials, symptoms for West Nile virus may include fever and chills, headache and body aches, fatigue, joint pain, nausea and vomiting and a skin rash.
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Adelman was pained by his Kings exit.
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But as a catcher, he’s used to pain.
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Fruit extracts clarify excess oil and buildup, while a cooling mint complex and menthol deliver a refreshing tingle, leaving your scalp feeling clean, balanced, and freshly reset.
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In the case of Putnam County, that tingle is a roar — our collective sense that the fraud there goes back decades.
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Home Depot and rival Lowe’s must also confront a weak housing market, which has been stung by stubbornly high interest rates and rising building material expenses.
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Christie Ray/Queen Bee Supply via AP A photojournalist from CBS affiliate KDFM also captured video despite being stung , the station reported.
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Known to stir up a twinge of anxiety due to the organization’s track record selecting talent in the first round of the NBA Draft, the annual rite of summer has arrived.
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Every milestone comes with a twinge.
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The inventor, Bud Wilcox, wanted to reduce the number of painful finger pricks his grandson faced each day.
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Nearly 40 minutes passed before help for a size (that technology has already pricked my appetite for) arrived.
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After Emii’s killing, Bland stabbed and attempted to shoot herself but was unable to because of the extent of her injuries, Handfield said, after the voices in her head were giving her those commands.
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If you are stabbed in the neck outside a LA restaurant, pray Amy Adams is dining at the same establishment.
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Two people were hurt Tuesday evening when a taxi struck a pedestrian and then a house in West Philadelphia, police said.
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Feelings are still hurt and even scarred within the LGBTQ+ community.
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“Pang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pang. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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