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

Back in Carletonville, Shalom felt a twinge of regret. — Ryan Lenora Brown, Christian Science Monitor, 26 June 2026 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

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

Every now and then, in the early hours of the morning, Kumar sits in the stillness to watch the fishermen return with their catch and feels a pang of longing.

— Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026
Agarwal is, like a lot of teenagers, feeling the pangs of a life less traveled, IRL.

— Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of pang

Verb

Falling asleep on a plane, train, or long road trip without proper neck alignment can quickly lead to pain you’d rather avoid on vacation.

— Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026
Hargitay, unable to speak to or know her mother, spent much of her life pained by the compromises Mansfield had made.

— Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of pain

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

Noun

People who get sick typically develop a sudden high fever along with a pounding headache, pain behind the eyes and deep aches in the muscles, joints and bones.

— Andrés Henao, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
The MiHIGH Infrared Sauna Blanket lists at $179 and markets calorie burn and muscle-ache relief.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of ache

Verb

In the rare instances people have spotted, these birds avoid getting stung by smashing the wasps on the ground to break the stingers before finishing their meal.

— Sean Donnelly, USA Today, 17 Sep. 2026
The pain of losing Hollywood actor Heath Ledger nearly 20 years ago still stings for his on-screen Dark Knight family.

— Joey Nolfi, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of sting

Verb

Bregman had been itching to get into Thursday’s game, manager Craig Counsell said.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
Within the womenswear collection, an exploration of the natural world through the lens of bird-watching invites the viewer into an organic and rather iridescent plumage world — a curiosity that has been itching at the designers for some time.

— Michael Anthony Hall, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of itch

Verb

This week’s report includes several photos that show men in orange jumpsuits cramped in holding cells for more than 12 hours.

— Claire Healy, Miami Herald, 16 Sep. 2026
The report describes cramped windowless housing units offering barely half the required living space, limited showers and recreation, and poor access to clean drinking water, hygiene supplies and legal materials.

— Gisela Salomon, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

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