as in discomfort
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Recent Examples of soreness
Because with Jalen Brunson sidelined due to ankle soreness, the Knicks — and largely Josh Hart — aggressively sought Towns on the offensive end.
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Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
One potential offensive weapon, right fielder Everson Pereira, exited after a fifth-inning at-bat with left ankle soreness.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
The Timberwolves also played without starting forward Jaden McDaniels (right knee soreness) and guard Ayo Dosunmu (right calf soreness).
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
DeRozan, who has missed only one game this season, has been ruled out for Sunday’s game due to right hamstring soreness.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Evan Phillips (Tommy John surgery) and Blake Snell (shoulder soreness) each threw bullpen sessions Friday.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
The team announced that Curry, who will miss his 24th consecutive game with knee soreness and bone bruising on Friday, will be re-evaluated next week after the team examined his knee earlier in the day.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Hayes brought the energy for the shorthanded Lakers, who were without Deandre Ayton (back soreness), Marcus Smart (right ankle contusion) and Rui Hachimura (right calf soreness).
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
One potential offensive weapon, right fielder Everson Pereira, exited after a fifth-inning at-bat with left ankle soreness.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 Apr. 2026
The Timberwolves also played without starting forward Jaden McDaniels (right knee soreness) and guard Ayo Dosunmu (right calf soreness).
—CBS News, 29 Mar. 2026
DeRozan, who has missed only one game this season, has been ruled out for Sunday’s game due to right hamstring soreness.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 29 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, Evan Phillips (Tommy John surgery) and Blake Snell (shoulder soreness) each threw bullpen sessions Friday.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 28 Mar. 2026
The team announced that Curry, who will miss his 24th consecutive game with knee soreness and bone bruising on Friday, will be re-evaluated next week after the team examined his knee earlier in the day.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 27 Mar. 2026
Hayes brought the energy for the shorthanded Lakers, who were without Deandre Ayton (back soreness), Marcus Smart (right ankle contusion) and Rui Hachimura (right calf soreness).
—Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soreness
Noun
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At least the looseness of discomfort was made tangible now, defined by both taste and texture.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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Despite these capabilities, the technology still faces limitations—early adopters report issues such as short battery life, overheating and discomfort during extended wear.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Carolyn didn’t want to go but relented after being encouraged by her sister and some newfound tenderness toward her husband.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
27 Mar. 2026
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But while her previous pictures never shied away from tenderness despite their outré scenarios, her latest is a far more melancholy affair.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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And that dawg had a tummy ache.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
2 Apr. 2026
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The bumps and bruises, aches, pain and fatigue that comes with air travel and sleeping in hotels and the unrelenting schedule takes its toll.—
Dom Amore,
Hartford Courant,
31 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There is a long history of women's pain being dismissed by doctors, incorrectly categorized as period pain or rooted in psychological distress.—
Madeline Mitchell,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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The lawsuit accuses the driver, named as a defendant, of assault and battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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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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There was a twinge of sadness: The months of camaraderie and late nights were close to an end.—
Emily Cochrane,
New York Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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“Soreness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soreness. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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