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
  • The moon’s connection to Mercury sets your spidey-senses tingling.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 7 June 2026
  • Immediate symptoms can include hives, wheezing, itching, or a tingling feeling around the lips or mouth, swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat, coughing or shortness of breath, and vomiting.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 5 June 2026
Verb
  • Expect loose, watery, urgent stools, usually with cramping when consuming unfamiliar foods.
    Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2026
  • And while soaring memory and storage prices in 2026 may be cramping builders' style, the DIY ecosystem looked very much alive across the show's halls and suites.
    John Burek, PC Magazine, 7 June 2026
Verb
  • The music flows out with ease—quick trills, raspy runs, then long, aching holds that stretch just to the edge of breaking.
    Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026
  • Summer sandals may be simpler to pack and style, but not every pair is equipped to handle full sightseeing days, long airport treks, or 20,000-step itineraries without leaving your feet aching by lunchtime.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 7 June 2026
Verb
  • Affected animals transfer rabies by biting, licking or scratching other animals and humans.
    Laura Horne, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
  • The bear then turned on her, biting and clawing her.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • The production carried a sense of scale, swelling with orchestral weight and emotional lift, framing the tournament as something larger than sport.
    Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
  • The American Breast Cancer Foundation urged men to be aware of any changes in their chest area, including nipple pain, lumps and swelling in the breast or underarm.
    Doha Madani, NBC news, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • Symptoms of an apple allergy often include itching and tingling in the throat and mouth.
    Sarah Bence, Verywell Health, 15 May 2026
  • Some of us had spent twenty years in the same career and were itching for a change but stuck in inertia.
    Parul Somani, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Verb
  • If these stinging insects are nesting in your yard, look for the things that might be attracting wasps and learn how to keep them away.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 June 2026
  • All that said, the inability of Illinois’ political leaders to get their act together so as to put an alternative on the table in the face of Indiana’s aggressive move to poach the Bears is a stinging indictment of this state’s politicians.
    The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
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“Twinging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twinging. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.

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