panged

Definition of pangednext
past tense of pang

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for panged
Verb
  • The emotions ran raw, Grace told Hannity, but other aspects of the case pained her, too.
    Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 31 Mar. 2026
  • But the record is far less gothic than its predecessor, less obviously pained.
    Ben Cardew, Pitchfork, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The ship reported two explosions and a fire onboard, that was subsequently put out, UKMTO said, adding that no crew were hurt.
    Kevin Liptak, CNN Money, 2 June 2026
  • According to Marcia, George was convinced he’d be laughed out of Hollywood because in the original script characters were running around and shooting at one another and nobody was getting hurt.
    Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • In a season of difficult defeats, the Royals’ 10-9 loss to Detroit in April really stung.
    Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
  • The loss stung for Granada Hills, which was trying to repeat as City champs after taking the title from the Colts last season.
    Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 30 May 2026
Verb
  • Digwa stabbed him five times, causing significant internal bleeding from a chest wound, local police said in a statement.
    Issy Ronald, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
  • The report, which was published on the DHS website, also noted that the officer who stabbed the detainee with a pen was disciplined.
    Laura Strickler, NBC news, 3 June 2026
Verb
  • The other mate denied knowledge of the undersized lobsters and wrung tails, and the FWC said Perez was the one in possession of the lobsters found on the boat, according to the report.
    David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 7 May 2026
  • Decades of warming have wrung many parts of the US dry.
    Mark Gongloff, Mercury News, 17 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Meanwhile, nearly 90% of companies are using AI to screen candidates, overwhelmed by a staggering volume of résumés.
    Kristin Stoller, Fortune, 1 June 2026
  • Donations fill every room Staff and volunteers say they are overwhelmed by the outpouring of clothing, shoes, baby items, bedding, and other essentials.
    Dawn White, CBS News, 31 May 2026
Verb
  • At some point, the glass negative cracked, and a thin black lightning strike of a line smote General Terry in the chest.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Gratified right-wingers closely examined the charges and pointed to the prosecution as validation of their belief that conservative Christians across America are being oppressed by violent left-leaning protesters.
    Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 21 May 2026
  • The people are oppressed, have censorship and no hope.
    Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 19 May 2026
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“Panged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panged. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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