TWINGE Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

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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

Every milestone comes with a twinge. — Lindsay Calleran, IndieWire, 4 June 2026 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

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

Curtin admits to feeling a small pang when a guest drinks only water throughout the meal.

— Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Yet for the drivers, the pangs of change were felt through the last race at the British Grand Prix in Silverstone, and are anticipated again at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix at Spa.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of pang

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, 18 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

Despite a temporary sanctions waiver from the United States, China was the only buyer willing to bite.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
Health officials say anyone bitten by a rattlesnake should seek emergency medical care immediately, remain as still as possible and avoid attempting home remedies that can worsen the injury.

— Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of bite

Noun

The fever and the less intense strain often presents as a headache, fever, muscle and joint aches, nausea, and fatigue.

— Mary Ella Hastings July 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
The non-opioid tablet can be used by adults and children aged 12 and older for temporary relief of headaches, back pain, muscle aches, toothache, menstrual cramps and minor pain from arthritis, the FDA said.

— Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 24 July 2026

Definition of ache

Verb

The 21-year-old grows more confident when starting on the left wing, stinging the outside of Rosenborg’s goalpost wth a solid effort in the 28th minute.

— Carl Anka, New York Times, 25 July 2026
Well, there was also the difference of Sale’s dominance after the Padres stung him.

— Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 July 2026

Definition of sting

Verb

The weather was beautiful, and the city showed out for the events, itching for an opportunity to participate in a meaningful way.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 26 July 2026
Matthew Lillard is itching to work with Mark Hamill again — this time in the Star Wars universe.

— Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 25 July 2026

Definition of itch

Verb

Infected people may have symptoms including watery diarrhea, cramping and bloating for weeks, and because symptoms can take a week or longer to show up after exposure, zeroing in on the culprit can be difficult.

— Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Symptoms usually start two to five days after exposure and can include cramping, a fever and diarrhea that may be bloody.

— Matthew Binnicker, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

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