soreness

noun

Definition of sorenessnext
as in discomfort

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Recent Examples of soreness That is because Quero is battling biceps soreness, which restricts him to DH duties for a couple of weeks. — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026 The most common side effects include a low-grade fever, rash and soreness where the vaccine is administered in the body. — Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Daily intake of collagen supports bone mineral density, strength, and structure, and helps with muscle injury recovery and soreness. — Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 31 July 2026 Buxton, who has battled soreness in his right hip most of the season, left Tuesday's 3-2 win over the Kansas City Royals in the fifth inning. — CBS News, 30 July 2026 Turmeric shots may offer several benefits, like reducing inflammation and muscle soreness. — Emmanuella Ogbonna, Health, 29 July 2026 Brazzell returned to the practice field Wednesday after missing practice Friday and Sunday due to left knee soreness. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026 Now, with the most recent setback, the Royals will continue to monitor Garcia as his hand soreness lingers. — Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 29 July 2026 Young dealt with knee soreness in the same knee into the postseason. — Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 28 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soreness
  1. discomfort
  2. tenderness
  3. ache
  4. distress
  5. twinge
Noun
  • Psychologists call the discomfort of this stage the need for cognitive closure, our desire to land on a definite answer just so the uncertainty will end.
    — Andy Molinsky, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
  • Ohtani, who has missed his last two starts and received an Orthovisc injection to manage lingering discomfort in his left knee, has continued to throw on flat ground.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of discomfort
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  • For all the movie’s self-awareness, it’s filled with tenderness and humor.
    — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 31 July 2026
  • There’s also hints of vulnerability and genuine tenderness in her stern headmistress of the bedroom, which Wilde slips in just slyly enough to let the presence of a heart peek through all the brainy brashness and hormone overload.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2026
Definition of tenderness
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  • Extreme Fit's soft, breathable, moisture-wicking socks are designed to help improve circulation, reduce swelling, and relieve aches and fatigue.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • That exposure is exactly why direct trauma there produces an acute, transient, shock-like jolt rather than an ordinary bruise-type ache.
    — Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of ache
Noun
  • When a product begins to influence distress, dependency, trust or professional judgment, the standard can no longer be simple engagement.
    — Muhamad Aly Rifai, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • Apply distress to a young brain, and the deformation isn’t just in the education process, but in the neurodevelopment of people’s minds.
    — Erin Clabough, The Conversation, 31 July 2026
Definition of distress
Noun
  • 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
  • The entire night at Citizens Bank Park was a celebration of baseball and a country celebrating its 250th anniversary, but Sánchez’s 14 minutes on the mound Tuesday came with a twinge of disappointment.
    — Matt Gelb, New York Times, 15 July 2026
Definition of twinge

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