as in discomfort
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Recent Examples of soreness
Vitamin D deficiency can also cause muscle soreness when people take statins, said Nissen, of the Cleveland Clinic.
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Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
Boyd was scheduled to return earlier but experienced shoulder soreness after his first rehab outing.
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Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Complete protein is generally more effective for muscle repair, though BCAAs may help reduce muscle soreness, particularly when overall protein intake is low.
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Christopher Bergland,
Verywell Health,
23 June 2026
Wetherholt moved to shortstop for the game after Masyn Winn was a late scratch due to left thumb soreness.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
Vitello seemed to understand Devers’ reasoning for wanting to stay in the game but also knew that Devers was battling some leg soreness.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Eovaldi, who was pushed back a day because of left knee soreness, has allowed 17 homers in 87⅓ innings after giving up 10 in 130 innings last year.
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Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2026
Nathan Eovaldi sparkled for five of his six innings after the Texas right-hander's start was pushed back a day because of left knee soreness.
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CBS News,
21 June 2026
Pitcher Nathan Eovaldi was scheduled to start for the Rangers but was scratched due to left knee soreness.
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Cal Phillips,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
Boyd was scheduled to return earlier but experienced shoulder soreness after his first rehab outing.
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Sahadev Sharma,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Complete protein is generally more effective for muscle repair, though BCAAs may help reduce muscle soreness, particularly when overall protein intake is low.
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Christopher Bergland,
Verywell Health,
23 June 2026
Wetherholt moved to shortstop for the game after Masyn Winn was a late scratch due to left thumb soreness.
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ABC News,
23 June 2026
Vitello seemed to understand Devers’ reasoning for wanting to stay in the game but also knew that Devers was battling some leg soreness.
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Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
22 June 2026
Eovaldi, who was pushed back a day because of left knee soreness, has allowed 17 homers in 87⅓ innings after giving up 10 in 130 innings last year.
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Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 June 2026
Nathan Eovaldi sparkled for five of his six innings after the Texas right-hander's start was pushed back a day because of left knee soreness.
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CBS News,
21 June 2026
Pitcher Nathan Eovaldi was scheduled to start for the Rangers but was scratched due to left knee soreness.
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Cal Phillips,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soreness
Noun
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Pirates first baseman Spencer Horwitz left the game with left hamstring discomfort in the fourth inning.
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From sky-high heels and stiff business attire to bulky belts and even barefoot passengers (yes, that happens), these in-flight missteps can lead to unnecessary discomfort—or worse, a hygiene horror story.
Noun
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Their chemistry grounds every emotional turn of the film, balancing comedy, heartbreak, and tenderness with confidence and precision.
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This includes pain and tenderness on the inner side of your elbow and stiffness of your elbow.
Noun
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Their soft, breathable and moisture-wicking socks are designed to help improve circulation, reduce swelling and relieve aches and fatigue throughout the day.
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According to health officials, symptoms for West Nile virus may include fever and chills, headache and body aches, fatigue, joint pain, nausea and vomiting and a skin rash.
Noun
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The Hoffmans are suing Boelter for assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
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Not to mention smoking hot Hart Bochner as the himbo-in-distress.
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Known to stir up a twinge of anxiety due to the organization’s track record selecting talent in the first round of the NBA Draft, the annual rite of summer has arrived.
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Every milestone comes with a twinge.
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“Soreness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soreness. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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