as in pang
a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body
felt a twinge in her knee on that cold, rainy morning
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Recent Examples of twinge
Erica Sloan, SELF, 13 Aug. 2025
No one in rock has made a better use of orchestration in recent years, so there might’ve been a twinge of regret in seeing the stage set up now with a less elaborate bandstand.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 31 July 2025
Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 15 June 2024
His speech soon turned into a lament twinged with guilt.
—Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 26 Apr. 2024
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Noun
Below, learn why back pain can rear its head in your 30s, what might signify a more serious issue, and how to alleviate everyday twinges.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 13 Aug. 2025
No one in rock has made a better use of orchestration in recent years, so there might’ve been a twinge of regret in seeing the stage set up now with a less elaborate bandstand.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 31 July 2025
Verb
When Bradish gave up his first hit of the night, the air occupied by the Orioles faithful twinged.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 15 June 2024
His speech soon turned into a lament twinged with guilt.
—Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 26 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twinge
Noun
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Children go to bed early to avoid the pang of hunger; parents choose between filling a prescription and buying groceries.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Fortune,
10 Jan. 2026
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Children go to bed early to avoid the pang of hunger; parents choose between filling a prescription and buying groceries.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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McNally is still pained by her death.—
Johnny Dodd,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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His facial expressions are often pained or bemused.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
5 Dec. 2025
Noun
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This overnight treatment has ceramides to support your lips’ natural moisture barrier and a subtle peppermint flavor for a fresh tingle.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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Classically a martini-like mix of gin, vodka and dry vermouth, Hawks pumps up the botanical notes in the gin by infusing it with toasted fennel and olive oil, imparting a subtle sweetness and a gentle tingle that lingers on the back palate.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
21 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The women's beanie is highly functional, too, thanks to a blend of wool and synthetic materials that’ll take the chill out of biting days and perfectly stretch to fit your head.—
Alison Syrett Cleary,
InStyle,
9 Jan. 2026
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Brown, who was beaten with metal poles, bitten and burned with cigarettes, had his front teeth ripped out with pliers, prosecutors said.—
Muri Assuncao,
Mercury News,
9 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
Verb
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The last of them, in particular, away to his previous club Atalanta three days earlier, stung Gasperini.—
James Horncastle,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
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January 20 – February 18 When pride stings, compassion clears the air.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
12 Jan. 2026
Verb
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After wrapping up their recent massive tour, the Beths are itching to get back on the road; the indie-rock band just announced plans to headline the United States this summer.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
13 Jan. 2026
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With something like military zeal, the former soldier who once itched to be on the front lines now talks up saving the world’s dwindling varieties of tomato seeds, as well as books about social inequality.—
Frederick Melo,
Twin Cities,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Peterson, who has dealt with cramping issues in recent weeks, played 31 minutes in KU’s recent loss to West Virginia.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
13 Jan. 2026
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Gone are the days when working out at a hotel meant using outdated machines in a stuffy, cramped gym; today’s top properties are re-thinking fitness as a central park of the guest experience, designing trails, courts, and classes to immerse them in more natural surroundings.—
Rana Good,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Twinge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twinge. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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