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Recent Examples of soreness
Adding one more wrinkle to all the uncertainty, Timberwolves guard Bones Hyland was also listed as questionable for Game 6 due to knee soreness.
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Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
There was wrist soreness, an ankle sprain and back tightness that cost him significant time.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Veneers and crowns can cause temporary sensitivity or mild discomfort, while implants may lead to swelling and soreness in the first few days.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Limited research suggests drinking turmeric milk a few days after a workout may reduce muscle soreness.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
Best case for Abel When Mick Abel reported soreness after throwing a bullpen, the Twins sent him for an MRI on Sunday.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
His hip ached with soreness, his right ankle left bruised as his rehabilitation process stalled longer than anticipated as the Lakers cleared the drawing board.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
His claims cited sleeplessness, soreness, anxiety and stress.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
In addition to Sandoval, right-hander Kutter Crawford was also recently pulled off his rehab assignment after experiencing elbow soreness.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 30 Apr. 2026
There was wrist soreness, an ankle sprain and back tightness that cost him significant time.
—Kansas City Star, 30 Apr. 2026
Veneers and crowns can cause temporary sensitivity or mild discomfort, while implants may lead to swelling and soreness in the first few days.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 28 Apr. 2026
Limited research suggests drinking turmeric milk a few days after a workout may reduce muscle soreness.
—Megan Nunn, Verywell Health, 23 Apr. 2026
Best case for Abel When Mick Abel reported soreness after throwing a bullpen, the Twins sent him for an MRI on Sunday.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2026
His hip ached with soreness, his right ankle left bruised as his rehabilitation process stalled longer than anticipated as the Lakers cleared the drawing board.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 22 Apr. 2026
His claims cited sleeplessness, soreness, anxiety and stress.
—ABC News, 21 Apr. 2026
In addition to Sandoval, right-hander Kutter Crawford was also recently pulled off his rehab assignment after experiencing elbow soreness.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soreness
Noun
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Colorectal cancer has become the leading cause of cancer death for people under 50, and symptoms of rectal bleeding and discomfort may be mistaken for hemorrhoids.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
29 Apr. 2026
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That standard is based on the Five Freedoms of animal welfare developed by the Farm Animal Welfare Council, which include freedom from hunger and thirst; from discomfort; from pain, from injury or disease, from fear and distress; and freedom to express normal behavior.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The sun is setting, and its slanting golden rays make the evening feel like a vast expanse of tenderness.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2026
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Daily life deserves tenderness, too.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Mary Jannotta sliced meat and cheese behind deli counters at Acme and Pathmark supermarkets in the Philadelphia suburbs for decades, developing aches that came with working on her feet.—
Craig R. McCoy,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Growing up, Curp wrestled with fatigue and aches, not only on her skin, but also in her joints.—
Xitlalic Montelongo,
Miami Herald,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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In addition to battery, fraud and intentionally inflicting emotional distress, Mendoza is suing Clavicular for the unauthorized publication of her name and likeness.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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That standard is based on the Five Freedoms of animal welfare developed by the Farm Animal Welfare Council, which include freedom from hunger and thirst; from discomfort; from pain, from injury or disease, from fear and distress; and freedom to express normal behavior.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Footwear News,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Ball’s game-winning overtime layup capped a wild evening that included a twinge of controversy.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Apr. 2026
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Leo’s Karon Shavers experienced a twinge of excitement throughout the entire day Monday.—
Patrick Z. McGavin,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Soreness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soreness. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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