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 Texas Rangers activated third baseman Josh Jung off the 10-day injury list on Tuesday after the Texas Tech product had been sidelined with neck spasms.
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Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2025
However, some beta-blockers can worsen symptoms of asthma or other lung conditions, as well as peripheral vascular disease (a condition that causes narrowing, blockage, or spasms in the blood vessel).
—Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025
This time, the opposing pitcher will be National League Cy Young winner Chris Sale, who was unavailable in October due to back spasms.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
The practice can stimulate nerves, increase blood circulation, relieve muscle spasms and release hormones, according to the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
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Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Apr. 2025
However, some beta-blockers can worsen symptoms of asthma or other lung conditions, as well as peripheral vascular disease (a condition that causes narrowing, blockage, or spasms in the blood vessel).
—Karen Berger, Pharmd, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025
This time, the opposing pitcher will be National League Cy Young winner Chris Sale, who was unavailable in October due to back spasms.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Mar. 2025
The practice can stimulate nerves, increase blood circulation, relieve muscle spasms and release hormones, according to the International Veterinary Acupuncture Society.
—Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 8 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spasm
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Key Takeaways Influencers on social media are touting navel oiling to alleviate digestive issues, stress, and pain from menstrual cramps, PCOS, or endometriosis.—
Justin Laube,
EverydayHealth.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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The Menstrual Cycle Support Tea promotes hormonal balance, eases menstrual cramps, and aids with managing sugar cravings.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Whimsical, preppy, and versatile, these hues add a burst of freshness into any space, designers say.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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April 2025 The Star: The cards suggest April will bring a refreshing burst of hope and clarity for you, Aries, as The Star invites you to reconnect with your dreams and aspirations.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 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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Nothing but quick and shocking outbursts of violence can pierce the movie’s surfaces of overheated restraint.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
28 Apr. 2025
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But Al-Sheikh has also drawn attention for a succession of public outbursts, many over issues that appear petty.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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Our study exemplifies how seismology combined with rock physics models and petrological analysis can resolve the detailed structure and composition of a volcanic system, critical for assessing eruption hazard.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA Today,
1 May 2025
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Such isotopic spikes have revealed what may be the most powerful solar eruption in relatively recent history, an event that occurred in 7176 B.C.E. Scientists argued at first about the cause of these spikes; the sun’s activity didn’t seem powerful enough to create the amounts of isotopes seen.—
Phil Plait,
Scientific American,
1 May 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 attack kept residents on edge for about 11 hours, with many staying awake all night while loud explosions reverberated around the city and flashes of light punctuated the sky.—
Vasilisa Stepanenko and Samya Kullab,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Apr. 2025
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His dramas, rarely built on tightly interlocking shards of plot, are instead propelled by ambient forces: blasts of music, gusts of chatter.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
2 May 2025
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Be ready for pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 May 2025
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“Spasm.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spasm. Accessed 10 May. 2025.
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