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Recent Examples of soreness
A little while later, the Yankees announced that Fried exited with left elbow posterior soreness.
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Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
The Yankees later announced Fried was dealing with left elbow posterior soreness and will undergo testing on Thursday in New York.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 13 May 2026
In addition, Mbappé has struggled with injury of late and missed Madrid’s match against Barcelona, citing muscle soreness.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
He's listed as questionable, as is point guard De'Aaron Fox — who is dealing with what the Spurs described as right ankle soreness.
—CBS News, 12 May 2026
Like Crawford, Sandoval was pulled off his rehab assignment last month, due to left biceps soreness.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Upon return, Wagner dealt with lingering soreness and missed nine more games.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026
Veteran swingman Luke Kennard, on the other hand, was upgraded from questionable to available for Game 2 after being listed on the injury report with neck soreness.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
And while some athletes use cold-water therapy after intense workouts to reduce soreness, Rao said research does not clearly show performance benefits.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
The Yankees later announced Fried was dealing with left elbow posterior soreness and will undergo testing on Thursday in New York.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 13 May 2026
In addition, Mbappé has struggled with injury of late and missed Madrid’s match against Barcelona, citing muscle soreness.
—Ben Church, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
He's listed as questionable, as is point guard De'Aaron Fox — who is dealing with what the Spurs described as right ankle soreness.
—CBS News, 12 May 2026
Like Crawford, Sandoval was pulled off his rehab assignment last month, due to left biceps soreness.
—Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 9 May 2026
Upon return, Wagner dealt with lingering soreness and missed nine more games.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 May 2026
Veteran swingman Luke Kennard, on the other hand, was upgraded from questionable to available for Game 2 after being listed on the injury report with neck soreness.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
And while some athletes use cold-water therapy after intense workouts to reduce soreness, Rao said research does not clearly show performance benefits.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 8 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soreness
Noun
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Starting with smaller portions, adding fiber gradually, and drinking enough water can help your digestion adjust and reduce discomfort.—
Kathleen Ferraro,
Verywell Health,
13 May 2026
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Artists deploy discomfort not for shock, but as a means of recalibrating perception.—
Andrew S. Jacobson,
Baltimore Sun,
13 May 2026
Noun
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And that was really nice – between dominance and tenderness and understanding towards the girls.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
9 May 2026
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The pale, buttery sweet bread has an elastic bite on the outside that gives way to a plush, milky tenderness inside.—
Restaurant Critic,
Houston Chronicle,
6 May 2026
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Other early-onset symptoms may include fever, chills, muscle aches, headaches, nausea, stomach pain, vomiting and diarrhea, according to the Mayo Clinic.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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After throwing through discomfort last season — the aches in Rodón’s elbow actually dated back years — his arm is now in a much more comfortable place.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
9 May 2026
Noun
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Interfering with a fawn is discouraged; observe from a distance and contact wildlife professionals only if the fawn shows signs of injury, distress, or the mother's prolonged absence.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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There is tap-dancing, a wall that resembles the night sky, a prop headband that resembles a Plumbob, and the discovery that every actor onstage can imitate the animation a Sim does while in distress.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
Noun
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Those of us who are now in our 90s might be forgiven a twinge of nostalgia for that moment.—
Fran Moreland Johns,
The Atlantic,
11 May 2026
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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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“Soreness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soreness. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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