soreness

noun

Definition of sorenessnext
as in discomfort

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Recent Examples of soreness Healthy Liberty Saturday was the first time the Liberty have had a healthy-ish roster since the first week of July, when Fiebich was ruled out with left foot soreness. — Annie Costabile, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 Smith made his preseason debut in a 17-0 victory over the Steelers after missing the opener against the Buccaneers because of ankle soreness. — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 22 Aug. 2026 Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel left in the sixth with right side soreness. — Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Two days later, she was listed as out with right knee soreness after feeling discomfort during warmups, but fans weren’t aware the issue would keep Fudd out for the rest of the season. — Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026 Rave entered the game in the fifth as a pinch-hitter for Jac Caglianone, who exited with right ankle soreness. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026 But in the fifth inning, John Rave unexpectedly pinch-hit for Caglianone, who the Royals later announced had right ankle soreness. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026 Without its top bench player and starting center, Golden State beat Chicago 91-71 as Salaün sat with right knee soreness and Stokes missed the game with a concussion. — Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 18 Aug. 2026 Tart cherries are also rich in anthocyanins, plant compounds with anti-inflammatory properties that may help reduce muscle soreness and support more restful sleep. — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 17 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soreness
  1. discomfort
  2. tenderness
  3. ache
  4. distress
  5. twinge
Noun
  • Still in discomfort, Adames remained in the game until the bottom of the fifth after striking out in the top half.
    — Curtis Pashelka, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Runners, cyclists, gym-goers, tennis and pickleball players, and weekend walkers may experience leg fatigue or discomfort after physical activity.
    — Nia Bowers, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of discomfort
Noun
  • These pockets expand in the oven to give your cookies lift, tenderness, and structure.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026
  • At the same time, Clark’s voice-over reveals how far his mind has wandered from the tenderness of those moments.
    — Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of tenderness
Noun
  • However, around one in five people who are infected develop a fever and moderate symptoms such as body aches, vomiting and diarrhea.
    — Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Nothing can ruin your day quite like the dull ache of underwire hoisting up your bust.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of ache
Noun
  • Three of the world’s four refining hubs are in severe distress.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Like many patients, especially those in acute distress, Clancy was perhaps not always perfectly transparent or coöperative with her medical providers.
    — Jessica Winter, New Yorker, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of distress
Noun
  • Gerber and Homer Gere don’t share any parents, but the connection adds a pseudo-incestuous twinge to their characters’ mutual attraction.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The menu at Michy’s has Chinese and sushi dishes, with slight twinges of Puerto Rican influence.
    — Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 July 2026
Definition of twinge

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“Soreness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soreness. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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