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Recent Examples of soreness
Limited research suggests drinking turmeric milk a few days after a workout may reduce muscle soreness.
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Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
His hip ached with soreness, his right ankle left bruised as his rehabilitation process stalled longer than anticipated as the Lakers cleared the drawing board.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
His claims cited sleeplessness, soreness, anxiety and stress.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
In addition to Sandoval, right-hander Kutter Crawford was also recently pulled off his rehab assignment after experiencing elbow soreness.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Porzingis is listed as questionable with ankle soreness and was seen limping postgame Wednesday.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
And as an athlete, I was faced with so many different physical ailments, from muscle soreness, back strains, muscle tears, broken ankles, to my bigger crashes and all of those things.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 16 Apr. 2026
James missed the Lakers' game that night against the Milwaukee Bucks due to ankle soreness.
—Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
There’s still some soreness in there.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
His hip ached with soreness, his right ankle left bruised as his rehabilitation process stalled longer than anticipated as the Lakers cleared the drawing board.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
His claims cited sleeplessness, soreness, anxiety and stress.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
In addition to Sandoval, right-hander Kutter Crawford was also recently pulled off his rehab assignment after experiencing elbow soreness.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Porzingis is listed as questionable with ankle soreness and was seen limping postgame Wednesday.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
And as an athlete, I was faced with so many different physical ailments, from muscle soreness, back strains, muscle tears, broken ankles, to my bigger crashes and all of those things.
—Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 16 Apr. 2026
James missed the Lakers' game that night against the Milwaukee Bucks due to ankle soreness.
—Cara Tabachnick, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
There’s still some soreness in there.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soreness
Noun
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Lee, who had tried to step around Rushing and then reach behind him to tag the plate, then slid awkwardly and sat up in discomfort.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Of course, that growth didn’t come without discomfort.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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This recipe uses an Instant Pot to quickly cook the meat to juicy tenderness.—
Deputy Food Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2026
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Having a husband who engaged with his kids with ferocious tenderness and playful delight was a gift.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Mary Jannotta sliced meat and cheese behind deli counters at Acme and Pathmark supermarkets in the Philadelphia suburbs for decades, developing aches that came with working on her feet.—
Craig R. McCoy,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Growing up, Curp wrestled with fatigue and aches, not only on her skin, but also in her joints.—
Xitlalic Montelongo,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Mavromatis, in a complaint filed on Wednesday in North Carolina federal court, alleges violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act, wrongful discharge and intentional infliction of emotional distress.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
22 Apr. 2026
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Her suit accuses the company of violating the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, intentionally inflicting emotional distress, and wrongfully terminating her.—
Irin Carmon,
Vulture,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ball’s game-winning overtime layup capped a wild evening that included a twinge of controversy.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2026
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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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“Soreness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soreness. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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