as in ache
a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body
those hunger pangs that strike you in the middle of the afternoon
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Recent Examples of pang
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
Help keep your hunger pangs at bay while on a road trip or at the office with this multi-pack of trail mixes.
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Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
11 May 2026
Dylan Owens,
The Know,
16 Feb. 2017
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Noun
Down to the volatile sound design and pangs of romantic yearning, to say nothing of the first-person cinematography lensed by Dhont regular Frank van den Eeden, this movie follows Pierre’s every move from the inside out.
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David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
Help keep your hunger pangs at bay while on a road trip or at the office with this multi-pack of trail mixes.
—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
11 May 2026
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.
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Dylan Owens,
The Know,
16 Feb. 2017
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Noun
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Perhaps second only to getting sunburned through your favorite white dress, the greatest casualty of summer fashion is the aches and pains brought on by your cutest but least supportive shoes.
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Good posture helps prevent aches in the back, neck and shoulders, reduces joint wear and lowers the risk of sports injuries, according to Cleveland Clinic.
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Adelman was pained by his Kings exit.
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But as a catcher, he’s used to pain.
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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.
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In the case of Putnam County, that tingle is a roar — our collective sense that the fraud there goes back decades.
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Significant stinging insect infestations like wasps and carpenter bees may also require a specialized plan that isn’t included in your general pest control service.
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Democrats are still stung by Rogan’s nearly three-hour Trump interview in the final weeks of the 2024 campaign.
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Back in Carletonville, Shalom felt a twinge of regret.
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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.
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Gabriel Garland, the Love Island UK Islander who was removed from the villa after being named in court documents in a stabbing incident, has broken his silence.
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Continue reading … CABIN CHAOS — Midair horror as passenger admits trying to stab stranger through the eye.
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But many Catholics, including conservative and traditional ones, are opposed to the consecrations, viewing them as an act of severe disobedience to the pope that hurts the church.
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But many Catholics not in Econe, including conservative and traditional ones, opposed the consecrations as an act of severe disobedience that hurts the church.
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“Pang.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pang. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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