twinging

variants or twingeing
present participle of twinge

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for twinging
Verb
  • The light bled red at Sixty-Seventh and Pacific, music throbbing through the speakers as Olivia Borsutzki relaxed her foot from the brake.
    Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 28 Feb. 2026
  • And yet, as dynasties could emerge across a number of divisions in boys hockey this postseason, none should diminish what will be yet another heart-throbbing three weeks.
    Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Fans' spidey senses are tingling after the release of promotional merchandise for the latest iteration of the franchise.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 22 June 2026
  • Our spidey senses are tingling that there’s plenty more to come as this tour continues.
    Mykenna Maniece, Vogue, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • 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
  • Tired of tight shoes cramping your style?
    Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • Except half the time, those cute sandals rub, chafe, and leave my feet aching.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
  • Deep trust grows with clear boundaries as aching Chiron enters your 8th House of Intimacy and Shared Resources.
    Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • In this condition, the tick introduces a sugar molecule in its saliva called alpha-gal into the human body upon biting, which can trigger an immune response in some individuals.
    Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • An American Airlines flight descended into chaos Sunday morning after a passenger was accused of biting another traveler and attempting to fight others onboard.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • Rough weather rolled over the Colorado community of Evergreen on Wednesday night, swelling Bear Creek and tributaries and tossing debris and mud into homes and downtown.
    Alan Gionet, CBS News, 25 June 2026
  • Symptoms can be mild to severe and range from nausea, itching, abdominal pain, swelling of the lips to life-threatening symptoms such as wheezing, shortness of breath and difficulty breathing.
    Omer Awan, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
Verb
  • Your stock portfolio is booming and there’s a sports car–sized hole in your garage itching to get filled.
    Basem Wasef, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
  • In some ways, DOGE acted as an expedited revolving door, giving the young engineers brief, chaotic experience across multiple government agencies, before spitting them back into the Valley, which is chock-full of investors itching to get in on government-adjacent technology.
    Margaux MacColl, Vanity Fair, 12 June 2026
Verb
  • Former Kansas guard Kevin McCullar wore goggles in the New York Knicks locker room to protect his eyes from stinging during a champagne-spraying celebration after NY’s 94-90 NBA title-clinching victory over San Antonio on June 13 in Texas.
    Gary Bedore June 22, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026
  • Pets who have an encounter with stinging caterpillars will need a vet visit ASAP.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
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“Twinging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twinging. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.

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