as in discomfort
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Recent Examples of soreness
Hayes brought the energy for the shorthanded Lakers, who were without Deandre Ayton (back soreness), Marcus Smart (right ankle contusion) and Rui Hachimura (right calf soreness).
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Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Center Jaxson Hayes, who played 36 minutes with starter Deandre Ayton sidelined by back soreness, had seven dunks on his way to season-highs of 21 points and 10 rebounds – his first double-double of the season.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Russell Westbrook underwent an MRI after missing the past two games due to right foot soreness.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Brooks Baldwin had been slowed recently by elbow soreness, complicating matters.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Crafted from korn liquor and herbs, this historic remedy for soreness and strain is best when paired with a massage.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026
Porzingis out The Warriors were without their addition from the Kuminga trade, as Porzingis was ruled out with lower back soreness.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
Golden State's injury situation got worse in the first half when Kristaps Porzingis left the game with lower back soreness.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Detroit found a way to notch its 51st win of the season without superstar Cade Cunningham (left lung pneumothorax), defensive anchor Isaiah Stewart (left calf strain), trade deadline acquisition Kevin Huerter (right shoulder contusion) and young guard Marcus Sasser (right hip soreness).
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Center Jaxson Hayes, who played 36 minutes with starter Deandre Ayton sidelined by back soreness, had seven dunks on his way to season-highs of 21 points and 10 rebounds – his first double-double of the season.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 26 Mar. 2026
Russell Westbrook underwent an MRI after missing the past two games due to right foot soreness.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Brooks Baldwin had been slowed recently by elbow soreness, complicating matters.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026
Crafted from korn liquor and herbs, this historic remedy for soreness and strain is best when paired with a massage.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 23 Mar. 2026
Porzingis out The Warriors were without their addition from the Kuminga trade, as Porzingis was ruled out with lower back soreness.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2026
Golden State's injury situation got worse in the first half when Kristaps Porzingis left the game with lower back soreness.
—CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
Detroit found a way to notch its 51st win of the season without superstar Cade Cunningham (left lung pneumothorax), defensive anchor Isaiah Stewart (left calf strain), trade deadline acquisition Kevin Huerter (right shoulder contusion) and young guard Marcus Sasser (right hip soreness).
—Hunter Patterson, New York Times, 21 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soreness
Noun
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At least the looseness of discomfort was made tangible now, defined by both taste and texture.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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Despite these capabilities, the technology still faces limitations—early adopters report issues such as short battery life, overheating and discomfort during extended wear.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Carolyn didn’t want to go but relented after being encouraged by her sister and some newfound tenderness toward her husband.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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But while her previous pictures never shied away from tenderness despite their outré scenarios, her latest is a far more melancholy affair.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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These soft, breathable and moisture-wicking compression socks help reduce swelling, and relieve aches and fatigue.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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In retrospect, taken collectively, much of McCarthy’s work as an actor, filmmaker and journalist hinges on the friendship motif — that primordial ache to belong, that yearning to be seen.—
Malina Saval,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There is a long history of women's pain being dismissed by doctors, incorrectly categorized as period pain or rooted in psychological distress.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The lawsuit accuses the driver, named as a defendant, of assault and battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Leo’s Karon Shavers experienced a twinge of excitement throughout the entire day Monday.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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There was a twinge of sadness: The months of camaraderie and late nights were close to an end.—
Emily Cochrane,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Soreness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soreness. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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