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Synonyms for pang
Synonyms: Noun
ache, pain, prick, shoot, smart, sting, stitch, throe, tingle, twinge
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those hunger pangs that strike you in the middle of the afternoonRecent Examples on the Web: Noun
Normally, individuals determined to touch a cactus are rewarded with a sharp pang of pain. — Meilan Solly, Smithsonian, "Listen to the Sounds of Succulents at the Brooklyn Botanic Garden," 29 Aug. 2019 While as many as 20 percent of U.S. veterans of Afghanistan experience post-traumatic stress disorder, the contractors in Kishanganj seemed to suffer mostly from severe pangs of nostalgia. — Paul Salopek, National Geographic, "Why these workers from India miss wartime Afghanistan," 21 Aug. 2019 Chastising XiuLi always leaves a shameful pang in my stomach. — Steve Trumpeter, chicagotribune.com, "2019 Algren Awards: Finalist: A Pamphlet for This," 20 July 2019 Social situations may bring out the pangs of jealousy in a partner, especially if someone makes you the target of their ardor. — Tribune Content Agency, oregonlive.com, "Horoscope for July 20, 2019: Happy birthday Sandra Oh; Capricorn, walk a fine line," 20 July 2019 So daily car commuters may love their rides, if with a pang of guilt. — Lila Maclellan, Quartz at Work, "Get to know the symbolism in your daily commute," 11 July 2019 But while the appeal of a lighter, brighter wardrobe is undeniable, those of us still cowering under the security blanket of sheer sleeve, lightweight cardigans, or ankle-grazing skirts may feel a few fleeting pangs of sartorial separation anxiety. — Jenna Rennert, Vogue, "Where To Get The Best Spray Tan From Coast to Coast," 19 Apr. 2019 Joe Reed has a twinkle in his eye as Tony, but also lets the audience see the weight on his mind and the pangs of regret. — Matthew J. Palm, orlandosentinel.com, "‘Outside Mullingar’: Mad Cow Theatre visits Irish countryside, with delightful results | Review," 26 June 2019 Read on for some of our favorite overwater bungalows around the world, and get ready for pangs of extreme wanderlust. — Paul Rubio, Condé Nast Traveler, "9 Beautiful Overwater Bungalows Around the World," 13 June 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Verb
Its sonic trappings are in vogue, but thanks in large part to front-woman Fox Rodemich’s memorable voice, which pangs around the record like a cave bellow, there’s an outlying classic quality to these songs. — Dylan Owens, The Know, "The week in local albums: Shady Elders, Otis Taylor and Gasoline Lollipops," 16 Feb. 2017These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'pang.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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