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Recent Examples of soreness
LaVine is not listed on the injury report after missing Wednesday’s 121-116 victory over the Golden State Warriors due to lower back soreness.
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Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Already without Keegan Murray (offseason surgery), Sacramento also ruled out Domantas Sabonis (left rib cage contusion) and Zach Lavine (low back soreness).
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
The Los Angeles Lakers opened Wednesday with an unfortunate injury update, listing Austin Reaves — the team’s primary ball-handler and playmaker alongside Luka Doncic — as questionable for their matchup against the San Antonio Spurs due to right groin soreness.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The Lakers ruled Reaves out for Wednesday’s matchup because of right groin soreness, the same injury that kept him out of Monday’s road win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 5 Nov. 2025
The Heat didn’t have Powell because of right groin soreness, an injury that occurred during Tuesday’s morning shootaround.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
The Mavericks eventually ruled Davis out with lower left leg soreness.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2025
This could include the sensation of breathing, pain or soreness in part of the body, or the temperature in your bedroom and the weight of your comforter.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Nuggets forward Cam Johnson dealt with right shoulder soreness and didn’t finish Monday night’s game against Minnesota, but coach David Adelman was not too concerned about long-term ramifications after Denver’s 127-114 win.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 7 Nov. 2025
Already without Keegan Murray (offseason surgery), Sacramento also ruled out Domantas Sabonis (left rib cage contusion) and Zach Lavine (low back soreness).
—Evan Webeck, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025
The Los Angeles Lakers opened Wednesday with an unfortunate injury update, listing Austin Reaves — the team’s primary ball-handler and playmaker alongside Luka Doncic — as questionable for their matchup against the San Antonio Spurs due to right groin soreness.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
The Lakers ruled Reaves out for Wednesday’s matchup because of right groin soreness, the same injury that kept him out of Monday’s road win over the Portland Trail Blazers.
—Khobi Price, Oc Register, 5 Nov. 2025
The Heat didn’t have Powell because of right groin soreness, an injury that occurred during Tuesday’s morning shootaround.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
The Mavericks eventually ruled Davis out with lower left leg soreness.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 30 Oct. 2025
This could include the sensation of breathing, pain or soreness in part of the body, or the temperature in your bedroom and the weight of your comforter.
—Hannah Yasharoff, USA Today, 28 Oct. 2025
Nuggets forward Cam Johnson dealt with right shoulder soreness and didn’t finish Monday night’s game against Minnesota, but coach David Adelman was not too concerned about long-term ramifications after Denver’s 127-114 win.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 28 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soreness
Noun
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The Broadway production capitalizes on discomfort, keeping tension taut and surprises around every corner.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Jan. 2026
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In certain situations, drinking lemon water may cause discomfort or may not be recommended.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But anyone willing to consider the thicket of fears, affections and recriminations that grows through the cracks of a long relationship will find in these pages an almost unbearable tenderness.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Jan. 2026
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Let tenderness lead, and safety should grow organically.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Studies show that 50 percent of the global population is estimated to suffer from a Vitamin D insufficiency, and this time of year, the effects are even more obvious thanks to a lack of sun exposure—mood swings and fatigue set in, and general aches and pains can become worse.—
Emma Greene,
InStyle,
10 Jan. 2026
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Their days are filled with doctor’s visits and pill bottles, aches and pains.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The plaintiff seeks damages for privacy invasion, emotional distress, reputational harm and alleged placement on government watch lists.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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The initial wave of relief soon lifted, giving way to distress when Franco learned his home was uninhabitable.—
Joy Benedict,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Buying that morning coffee now comes with a slight eye twinge.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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Even folks who seem to have it all together, like Ron’s slick CEO Jeff (Lou Diamond Phillips), only ever seem one twinge of embarrassment away from falling off the deep end.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Soreness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soreness. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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