as in discomfort
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Recent Examples of soreness
Wembanyama bruised a rib Monday and Castle is out with right knee soreness.
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ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Killing this one proved to be a very painful chore, because the swelling had progressed to my thumb and across my hand to the wrist, and the pain and soreness were severe.
—Dr. C. E. Kuschel, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
Josh Minott is out with left ankle soreness.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Bromelain, in particular, has been found to inhibit the production of inflammatory agents, reducing soreness.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 9 Apr. 2026
Christie started Plowden in place of DeRozan, who was ruled out due to right hamstring soreness 48 hours after passing Oscar Robertson for 16th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The righty reliever is dealing with soreness in the oblique area on his right side.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Cora turned to Kelly, revealing after the game Justin Slaten is dealing with soreness on his right side and will be reevaluated Wednesday.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Additionally against the Lakers, Al Horford (right calf strain) will miss his 14th straight game and Quinten Post (right foot soreness) is out a fifth straight game.
—Sam Gordon, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 9 Apr. 2026
Killing this one proved to be a very painful chore, because the swelling had progressed to my thumb and across my hand to the wrist, and the pain and soreness were severe.
—Dr. C. E. Kuschel, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
Josh Minott is out with left ankle soreness.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
Bromelain, in particular, has been found to inhibit the production of inflammatory agents, reducing soreness.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 9 Apr. 2026
Christie started Plowden in place of DeRozan, who was ruled out due to right hamstring soreness 48 hours after passing Oscar Robertson for 16th on the NBA’s all-time scoring list.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 8 Apr. 2026
The righty reliever is dealing with soreness in the oblique area on his right side.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 8 Apr. 2026
Cora turned to Kelly, revealing after the game Justin Slaten is dealing with soreness on his right side and will be reevaluated Wednesday.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Additionally against the Lakers, Al Horford (right calf strain) will miss his 14th straight game and Quinten Post (right foot soreness) is out a fifth straight game.
—Sam Gordon, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soreness
Noun
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Horton departed his second start of the season in the middle of a second-inning at-bat Friday in Cleveland after experiencing discomfort in his forearm.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2026
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Eflin, who turns 32 on Wednesday, is sidelined with right elbow discomfort.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Returning to the guitars that characterized the band’s earliest work without renouncing their latter-day synths, MacFarlane gives Graham’s ruminations an urgent tenderness.—
Stephen Thomas Erlewine,
Pitchfork,
31 Mar. 2026
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Writer-director Walter Thompson-Hernández sets this mesmerizing, lyrical portrait of masculinity and tenderness against the backdrop of a busy LAX flight path.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Some of the first signs of Lyme disease include mild fever, joint aches, muscle pain, fatigue and headache.—
Stephen Underwood,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
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When to see a doctor Ashamalla stressed that people shouldn’t be frightened by every ache or pain.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The lawsuit filed by the girl's parents alleges wrongful death, negligence and negligent infliction of emotional distress.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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Research indicates that retirees who define themselves primarily through their careers are vulnerable to prolonged distress.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
8 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 13 Apr. 2026.
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