panging

present participle of pang

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for panging
Verb
  • Michelle, who is smarting from Jesse and Lacy’s visible affection, decides to go full Coyote Ugly on the bar.
    Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 2 July 2026
  • But, the West Germans looked like dogs chasing cars as the swift Algerians, smarting from the Germans’ strutting arrogance, flowed to a 2-1 upset at Gijón that brought appreciation for Algeria’s audacity and artistry.
    David j. Neal, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • The film centers on a New York murder trial where a teenage boy is accused of stabbing his abusive dad and a jury has the kid's fate in their hands.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • In one ⁠instance, the suspect is accused ​of personally taking part in the killing by stabbing a victim in the chest with a knife, the prosecutors said.
    Reuters, NBC news, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • 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.
    Alora Bopray, USA Today, 1 July 2026
  • These stinging insects are black with yellow or white bands and are bigger than bees and yellow jackets.
    Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 29 June 2026
Verb
  • The triple whammy of the COVID-19 closures, inflation and technological disruption has left everyone hurting.
    Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 June 2026
  • Helpful or Hurtful Look at each item individually and determine whether each one is hurting or helping your overall organizational and decluttering goals.
    Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 28 June 2026
Verb
  • The United States holds both at once, working the longer year and wringing more from every hour of it.
    Alexander Puutio, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • The washable or disposable pads are also far less time-consuming than repeatedly wringing out cumbersome mop heads.
    Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • Many of our schools do a decent job of crushing students’ desire for mental effort.
    David Brooks, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
  • And in the end, the Sox scored their most runs in a game since 1970, crushing the Kansas City Royals 22-1 in front of 31,130 at Rate Field.
    LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • Tory Burch Sublime Shimmer Ideal for weddings, summer parties and evening dinners, adding subtle luminosity without overpowering your look.
    Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • The overpowering scent of the corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanum) is meant to trick carrion beetles and flies to visit and pollinate the flowers.
    Kassia Bonesteel, CBS News, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • This geometric rug adds visual interest without overwhelming your existing furniture and decor.
    Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
  • Use plants with similar sun and soil needs to complement dahlias without overwhelming them.
    Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 June 2026
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“Panging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panging. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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