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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
  • Hargitay, unable to speak to or know her mother, spent much of her life pained by the compromises Mansfield had made.
    — Daniel D'Addario, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Adelman was pained by his Kings exit.
    — Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 June 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
  • Puppies should not engage in vigorous tug-of-war games because too much tugging can create jaw or bite problems.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Two people were bitten by hammerheads in 2015; one spearfisher about 90 miles offshore who was bitten in the hand and another off Malibu in a kayak who was bitten in the leg.
    — Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of bite
Noun
  • Building balance and strength in a few key areas of the body may help ease common aches.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Still playing through the aches accumulated over thousands of innings spent in a crouched position.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of ache
Verb
  • As a young Black woman, the betrayal stung as much as a rejection by any guy.
    — Sarah Jones, Vogue, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The bugs, particularly ticks, ants, mosquitoes and stinging insects, are going to take full advantage thanks to warmer temperatures, according to the National Pest Management Associations (NPMA)'s biannual Bug Barometer®.
    — Alora Bopray, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of sting
Verb
  • While he's helped run his family's restaurant in Baltimore County for many years, he's been itching to start up his own.
    — Dennis Valera, CBS News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Although not the prohibitive favorite in the SEC, the Tide are still College Football Playoff contenders and are itching for some payback.
    — Andre C. Fernandez, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of itch
Verb
  • This allows more room at the toe box without the need to size up or cramp your toes into a small space.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The glass door also opens up the cabin visually, which makes the space feel less cramped.
    — Evan Russum, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of cramp

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“Twinge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twinge. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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