twinging

variants or twingeing
Definition of twingingnext
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
  • By now your Spidey sense might be tingling.
    Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 4 Apr. 2026
  • If not treated early, the infection can progress to more serious symptoms, such as joint swelling and arthritis, nerve pain, tingling or numbness, facial muscle weakness, heart inflammation and difficulties with memory or concentration.
    Emily Bache, The Conversation, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Roberts also used a mound visit in the fourth inning when Sasaki said his calves were close to cramping up.
    Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Jayden McDonald led the Vikings with 18 points but sat out most of the fourth with cramping in his leg.
    Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 28 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Common symptoms include swelling in the lower legs or ankles, aching or cramping, varicose veins, pain, and changes to the skin.
    Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
  • While the themes of the mockumentary tap on real-world problems in the United States' healthcare system, the show does so with a ton of heart and belly-aching jokes.
    Madeleine Janz, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Pidgeon’s lip biting and hair tossing was also an intentional choice.
    Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 9 Apr. 2026
  • The spiders benefit humans by acting as natural pest control, eating mosquitoes, biting flies and invasive stink bugs.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • This is largely due to how bodily fluids behave and realign in microgravity, which frequently causes swelling in the nasal passages.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 9 Apr. 2026
  • Ice rollers and cryo tools are best for reducing puffiness, calming inflammation and easing morning swelling by temporarily constricting blood vessels.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • And that makeup was constantly itching.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Apr. 2026
  • We're often left itching for a change after a while, but the lack of time and energy, the absence of a vision for the room, or limited redecorating skills can stop motivation in its tracks.
    Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • With their long stinging tentacles, these big siphonophores do seem like the most likely suspects.
    Matthew Wills, JSTOR Daily, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Alcohol can be stinging and drying to the skin.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Twinging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twinging. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.

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