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
Erica Sloan, SELF, 13 Aug. 2025
No one in rock has made a better use of orchestration in recent years, so there might’ve been a twinge of regret in seeing the stage set up now with a less elaborate bandstand.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 31 July 2025
Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 15 June 2024
His speech soon turned into a lament twinged with guilt.
—Valerie Trapp, The Atlantic, 26 Apr. 2024
See All Example Sentences for twinge
Noun
Below, learn why back pain can rear its head in your 30s, what might signify a more serious issue, and how to alleviate everyday twinges.
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When Bradish gave up his first hit of the night, the air occupied by the Orioles faithful twinged.
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Noun
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As politicians in both parties warned that lawbreakers in the crowd would pay, Webster suppressed a pang of fear.—
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Even the most holiday-inclined have felt this pang at some point.—
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To see how much this moment pained Seattle and its players, look no further than MVP candidate Cal Raleigh, who was reduced to tears at the end of the game.—
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When the body feels stress, your heart rate and blood pressure jump, stress chemicals rise, and the brain may turn pain down for a moment.—
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This overnight treatment has ceramides to support your lips’ natural moisture barrier and a subtle peppermint flavor for a fresh tingle.—
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Classically a martini-like mix of gin, vodka and dry vermouth, Hawks pumps up the botanical notes in the gin by infusing it with toasted fennel and olive oil, imparting a subtle sweetness and a gentle tingle that lingers on the back palate.—
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The women's beanie is highly functional, too, thanks to a blend of wool and synthetic materials that’ll take the chill out of biting days and perfectly stretch to fit your head.—
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Brown, who was beaten with metal poles, bitten and burned with cigarettes, had his front teeth ripped out with pliers, prosecutors said.—
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Studies show that 50 percent of the global population is estimated to suffer from a Vitamin D insufficiency, and this time of year, the effects are even more obvious thanks to a lack of sun exposure—mood swings and fatigue set in, and general aches and pains can become worse.—
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Their days are filled with doctor’s visits and pill bottles, aches and pains.—
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But the Chiefs not being in the playoffs still stings.—
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But a lackluster performance during that fall's vice presidential debate did little to help the party avoid stinging losses in November 2024.—
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At the risk of not sounding like a fashion person, ballet flats and loafers don’t scratch my shoe-itch the way a cool pair of trainers do.—
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The clock was ticking and Arsenal, itching to stretch eight points clear at the top of the Premier League, wanted to crack on.—
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Those diversions have essentially prevented an overcapacity situation from cramping the global supply chain that has already seen plenty of congestion at Asian and European ports throughout 2025.—
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Kansas coach Bill Self confirmed Peterson was cramping Monday night, though the score being so lopsided also contributed to his time on the bench.—
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“Twinge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twinge. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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