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noun

ˈtwinj

Definition of twinge

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

Noun

Known to stir up a twinge of anxiety due to the organization’s track record selecting talent in the first round of the NBA Draft, the annual rite of summer has arrived. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 22 June 2026 Every milestone comes with a twinge. — Lindsay Calleran, IndieWire, 4 June 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 The twist, however, is the sauce — a rich, steaming hot broth twinged with tomato and a gentle chile buzz that more closely resembles a soup. — Dominic Armato, azcentral, 6 Dec. 2019 See All Example Sentences for twinge

Recent Examples of Synonyms for twinge

Noun

Statements by government lawyers that contradict the official White House line are not merely the results of pangs of conscience.

— David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
Curtin admits to feeling a small pang when a guest drinks only water throughout the meal.

— Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of pang

Noun

There have been quite a few Lost-like moments throughout the run of Silo, but none have had exactly the same Lost-y tingle as our first peek inside Silo 1 in the season-three finale.

— Noel Murray, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
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, 18 June 2026

Definition of tingle

Verb

Neither is as offensive as pungent alliums, but both hyacinths also contain toxic compounds that cause mouth irritation and stomach upset if bitten or ingested.

— ABC News, ABC News, 8 Sep. 2026
This reputation is tied to the biting wit and unruly imagination found across his prose, poetry and political writings.

— Dónal Gill, The Dial, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of bite

Noun

For a filmmaker who built 17 minutes around the ache of being watched, there’s a quiet symmetry to it — a stretch on the Lido spent, for once, doing the looking herself.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 5 Sep. 2026
Symptoms and treatment For most people, West Nile produces mild symptoms — such as fever, aches and rashes — or none at all, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

— Melissa Rudy, FOXNews.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of ache

Verb

While he's helped run his family's restaurant in Baltimore County for many years, he's been itching to start up his own.

— Dennis Valera, CBS News, 22 Aug. 2026
Although not the prohibitive favorite in the SEC, the Tide are still College Football Playoff contenders and are itching for some payback.

— Andre C. Fernandez, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of itch

Verb

Thanks to an unruly accumulation of furniture, however, the apartment initially felt cramped.

— Sophia Herring, Architectural Digest, 9 Sep. 2026
The challenge for any Bernabeu coach is providing enough collective organisation within the team without cramping the style or the egos of his biggest individual stars.

— Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

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