PANGED Synonyms: 93 Similar and Opposite Words

panged

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past tense of pang

as in pained

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One day, at a hardware store near Flagg Mountain, he was pained to see bundles of fatwood—pine heartwood—being sold as kindling.

— M. R. O’Connor, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
As someone who deals with an immense amount of scrutiny regarding his own appearance, Davidson is pained to see the vitriol another ex, Grande, has been subjected to of late.

— Marlow Stern, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026

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Jackdaw to have limited impact on energy bills The British government has faced criticism from some corners that its climate policies have hurt industry and energy security.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026
Among the report’s most concerning findings, enterprises often make software purchases that IT heads believe could hurt the organization.

— Scharon Harding, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026

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The rich have been stung by a surprise 20% tax on their offshore wealth, much of it squirreled away in trusts in Hong Kong and Singapore, triggering a new rush for foreign passports.

— Andy Browne, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026
But Wednesday’s result stung, as the 25-point defeat is the second-most lopsided season-opening loss in Heat history.

— Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

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By the way the quarterback wrung the most out of John Metchie and a tight-end-by-committee crew with two of his three starting receivers out.

— Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2026
When cleaning wood or stone, use it barely damp and well wrung, with a pH-neutral cleaner.

— Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 17 Aug. 2026

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Following Stark’s rescue, the first responders at Paradise Canyon Drive were overwhelmed, according to two civilians who were present and Hernandez’s body-camera footage.

— Abe Streep, ProPublica, 21 Oct. 2026
Swain settled in this preseason, showing an improved progression in his decision making when he was not overwhelmed by on-ball duties.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2026

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