1
as in cramp
a painful sudden tightening of a muscle
he suffers terribly from back spasms
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as in burst
a sudden intense expression of strong feeling
a spasm of love that he had never experienced before
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Recent Examples of spasm
The practice can stimulate nerves, increase blood circulation, relieve muscle spasms and release hormones, according to the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society.
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Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
The Texas Rangers are looking to close out their series with the Boston Red Sox on Sunday with their third straight win, but will do so without third baseman Josh Jung, who is headed to the 10-day injury list with neck spasms.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2025
Other symptoms may include dizziness, neck muscle spasms, and, in rare cases, numbness or weakness in the limbs.3
When an infection or allergy is the cause, a stiff neck and sore throat are often accompanied by other symptoms.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 17 Mar. 2025
How can Ghosts continue, if not to send us into spasms of offense, then still to electrify and unnerve, to shock not our delicate constitutions but our consciences, which, after all, was its intention all along?
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2025
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Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
The Texas Rangers are looking to close out their series with the Boston Red Sox on Sunday with their third straight win, but will do so without third baseman Josh Jung, who is headed to the 10-day injury list with neck spasms.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2025
Other symptoms may include dizziness, neck muscle spasms, and, in rare cases, numbness or weakness in the limbs.3
When an infection or allergy is the cause, a stiff neck and sore throat are often accompanied by other symptoms.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 17 Mar. 2025
How can Ghosts continue, if not to send us into spasms of offense, then still to electrify and unnerve, to shock not our delicate constitutions but our consciences, which, after all, was its intention all along?
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spasm
Noun
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Deficiencies may lead to muscle cramps and fatigue.—
Erika Prouty,
Health,
21 Apr. 2025
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Ultimately, maintaining regular hydration is the most reliable way to prevent muscle cramps.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
11 Apr. 2025
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All the nervous energy that had built up at American Airlines Center was released in a burst of delirious joy.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
22 Apr. 2025
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The Hubble Space Telescope's recent deep-dive into Andromeda has been able to track the disorder in M31 that the merger left in its wake: streams of stars cannibalized from the galaxy eaten by M31 and producing a burst of star formation.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Martin's son Gabe, hiding alone under a blanket, said the explosion left his ears ringing and smelled like burning batteries.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2025
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The explosion of laws meant to protect minors from potentially harmful online content perhaps sounds noble at first glance, but with a second pass the laws read as superfluous.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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In some cases, the person may exhibit sudden emotional outbursts or changes in temperament.—
Brigid Dwyer,
Verywell Health,
15 Apr. 2025
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The seven-goal outburst on Saturday vs. Washington gives the Jackets 254 goals.—
Aaron Portzline,
New York Times,
13 Apr. 2025
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Volcanic eruptions in the Massif Central gave birth to the granite rocks of the northern Rhône, while layers upon layers of calcareous marine deposits in the south gave rise to prominent sandstone formations.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
18 Apr. 2025
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In 2021, La Palma was stuck by a volcanic eruption that displaced thousands of people and reshaped parts of the island.—
Daisy Dobrijevic,
Space.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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As severe thunderstorms and rain hit much of the central part of the United States, flash flooding threatened parts of Texas and Oklahoma and areas along the Mississippi River.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Apr. 2025
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The Fox Weather team noted that the same weather system affected a large swath of West Texas, with widespread hail—some the size of baseballs—and flash flooding.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
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The storms are foreseen to bring wind gusts of up to 40 mph and marble-sized hail (0.5 inches).—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
24 Apr. 2025
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Residents may experience wind gusts of up to 40 mph.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2025
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“Spasm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spasm. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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