panging

Definition of pangingnext
present participle of pang

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for panging
Verb
  • With the Boston Celtics in town, undoubtedly still smarting from the beatdown the Charlotte Hornets put on them earlier this month, the stage was set for another meaningful game in uptown.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Still smarting from the Winfrey experience, Netflix approached the couple to discuss how a potential book deal would impact the release of the docuseries.
    Matt Donnelly, Variety, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • She is accused of stabbing a pregnant woman outside in the parking lot of the Harris Teeter in Cotswold on March 18.
    Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 1 Apr. 2026
  • In 2013 she was convicted of manslaughter in the stabbing death of her boyfriend.
    Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Alcohol can be stinging and drying to the skin.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Meta had the worst week in the group, dropping more than 11% after two stinging court defeats added to the social media company's challenges.
    Ari Levy, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Stagflation fears are also hurting economic prospects.
    Fred Imbert, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The war is also crippling supplies of helium and fertilizer, hurting chipmakers and farmers alike.
    Diane Brady, Fortune, 24 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • That is what Emma is doing in this scene by talking to Mark, looking at the floor demurely, and wringing her hands precisely three (3) times.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
  • But the response should not be hand-wringing or name-calling.
    Reardon Sullivan, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • If the Red Sea remains closed, if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, then the global economy very quickly, within weeks, goes into recession and brings crushing stagflation.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
  • Instead, the Dodgers’ clutch middle-of-the-order threat was able to toy with the Arizona Diamondbacks, crushing a go-ahead two-run home run in the eighth inning to power a 3-2 victory and a 3-0 start to the season.
    Doug Padilla, Oc Register, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The baggy shape juxtaposes the shoes’ sexy sharpness without completely overpowering an outfit.
    India Roby, Glamour, 20 Mar. 2026
  • The combination of Luka Doncic and LeBron James was overpowering and enthralling for all to see during the Lakers’ dynamic 124-116 win over the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on Wednesday.
    Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Bottled at 93 proof, the higher alcohol content helps amplify the complexity without overwhelming the balance.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2026
  • Start by exploring a documentary, mapping a trip, or signing up for a course that stretches your thinking without overwhelming your schedule.
    Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 27 Mar. 2026
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Panging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panging. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster