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noun

ˈtwinj How to pronounce twinge (audio)
Definition of twingenext
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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twinge

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verb

as in to pain

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Recent Examples of twinge
Noun
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 Leo’s Karon Shavers experienced a twinge of excitement throughout the entire day Monday. — Patrick Z. McGavin, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
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 See All Example Sentences for twinge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twinge
  1. pang
  2. pain
  3. tingle
  4. bite
  5. ache
  6. sting
  7. itch
  8. cramp
Noun
  • When its inevitable end arrives, the sun’s core will exhaust the last traces of hydrogen fuel and kick off the first stellar death pangs.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 July 2026
  • Kanaal is king for indulging elevenses hunger pangs, providing cakes, cookies, tea, coffee, and made-to-order traditional Dutch sweets including stroopwafles and puffertjes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 June 2026
Definition of pang
Verb
  • Adelman was pained by his Kings exit.
    — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
  • But as a catcher, he’s used to pain.
    — Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026
Definition of pain
Noun
  • Fruit extracts clarify excess oil and buildup, while a cooling mint complex and menthol deliver a refreshing tingle, leaving your scalp feeling clean, balanced, and freshly reset.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 24 June 2026
  • In the case of Putnam County, that tingle is a roar — our collective sense that the fraud there goes back decades.
    — Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
Definition of tingle
Verb
  • Officials warn residents to take precautions to avoid getting bitten by infected mosquitoes.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • One villager had been bitten and is being treated in hospital, while a dozen locals had formed a team to catch the snakes, the Hongxing report said.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
Definition of bite
Noun
  • Symptoms can include fever, muscle aches, cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, nausea and confusion.
    — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 11 July 2026
  • About 20% of infected people will develop mild symptoms such as a fever, body aches and nausea.
    — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Definition of ache
Verb
  • Macron hasn’t been the only European leader stung by pension politics either.
    — Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 11 July 2026
  • In the Mark Dolan Show interview and in a stinging essay for the Daily Mail, Griffiths accused the king’s son of making false allegations against her.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
Definition of sting
Verb
  • Just months after the epic conclusion of Stranger Things, David Harbour and Millie Bobby Brown are already itching to get back on set together.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2026
  • Because of Prime Day, the Blink Outdoor 4 XR system is 65% off—which is a big deal for anyone itching to upgrade their home security.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 26 June 2026
Definition of itch
Verb
  • Unlike the current cramped 7-seater Model Y, the L version adds six inches of length, significantly enhancing head and legroom.
    — Brooke Crothers, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The treatment for a cramp may vary depending on the root cause; for instance, if an athlete is cramping because they’re dehydrated, then the best remedy would be IV fluid or electrolyte water.
    — Chantelle Lee, Time, 26 June 2026
Definition of cramp

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