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noun

ˈtwinj How to pronounce twinge (audio)
Definition of twingenext
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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twinge

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verb

as in to pain

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Recent Examples of twinge
Noun
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 Every milestone comes with a twinge. — Lindsay Calleran, IndieWire, 4 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
  1. pang
  2. pain
  3. tingle
  4. bite
  5. ache
  6. sting
  7. itch
  8. cramp
Noun
  • Statements by government lawyers that contradict the official White House line are not merely the results of pangs of conscience.
    — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
  • Curtin admits to feeling a small pang when a guest drinks only water throughout the meal.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of pang
Verb
  • Adelman was pained by his Kings exit.
    — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2026
  • But as a catcher, he’s used to pain.
    — Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 20 May 2026
Definition of pain
Noun
  • 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
  • In the case of Putnam County, that tingle is a roar — our collective sense that the fraud there goes back decades.
    — Paul Solotaroff, Rolling Stone, 9 June 2026
Definition of tingle
Verb
  • If you are bitten by a tick, experts recommend saving the tick in the freezer if possible.
    — Eva Flowe, Charlotte Observer, 11 Aug. 2026
  • If you are bitten, call 911 and immediately contact the California Poison Control System at 800-222-1222.
    — Oc Register, Oc Register, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of bite
Noun
  • December 21 - January 19) Honing in on aches, pains, or anxieties?
    — USA TODAY, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Mild symptoms may include fever, muscle aches, nausea, tiredness, vomiting and diarrhea.
    — Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of ache
Verb
  • February 19 – March 20 Your words may show where being misunderstood still stings.
    — Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The pair were stung more than 150 times each and airlifted to the hospital.
    — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of sting
Verb
  • It’s made of premium—think fine-gauge fibers that don’t itch—merino wool, a naturally thermoregulating material.
    — Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Unless, of course, both former NBA stars are just itching to get back in the game of basketball.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of itch
Verb
  • Like the ever-popular Shark ChillPill, this device has a sleek metallic finish that actually complements a good outfit instead of cramping your style.
    — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Color, line, and texture all play important roles in making a small garden feel expansive and inviting or confining and cramped.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of cramp

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