smarted

verb

past tense of smart
as in ached
to feel or cause physical pain the injection only smarted for a moment

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  1. ached
  2. hurt
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  • Miguel Cabrera ached through his final years with the Tigers.
    — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 19 June 2026
  • My calves and thighs often throbbed, my waist ached and my knees swelled.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 June 2026
Definition of ached
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  • Those seriously hurt were transported 43 miles away to the capital of North Shewa Administrative Zone, Debre Birhan.
    — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Local and statewide officials also feared the effort would hurt low-income residents and force drastic cuts to services.
    — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026
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