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Recent Examples of soreness
Luka Doncic, the NBA’s leading scorer, left the Lakers’ game against Philadelphia in the second quarter because of left leg soreness and did not return.
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Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
McBride, who had missed the Knicks‘ last four games with what the team called left ankle soreness, is reportedly expected to undergo surgery to address a core muscle injury and could miss the rest of the regular season.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Domantas Sabonis, who has been the subject of trade talks with the Toronto Raptors, is listed as questionable due to lower back soreness.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Cardio emphasizes endurance more than muscle growth—and, to reiterate, one of the biggest benefits of contrast therapy is accelerating muscle repair and reducing muscle soreness.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 3 Feb. 2026
Those that do report minor symptoms, including soreness at the injection site, slight fever, or rash.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Foods rich in protein, creatine, omega-3s, and antioxidants may help reduce muscle soreness, improve recovery, and enhance performance.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 3 Feb. 2026
Golden State Warriors star guard Stephen Curry was ruled out for the rest of Friday’s game against the Detroit Pistons because of right knee soreness.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
The Warriors later ruled the superstar out with right knee soreness.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
McBride, who had missed the Knicks‘ last four games with what the team called left ankle soreness, is reportedly expected to undergo surgery to address a core muscle injury and could miss the rest of the regular season.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Domantas Sabonis, who has been the subject of trade talks with the Toronto Raptors, is listed as questionable due to lower back soreness.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 4 Feb. 2026
Cardio emphasizes endurance more than muscle growth—and, to reiterate, one of the biggest benefits of contrast therapy is accelerating muscle repair and reducing muscle soreness.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 3 Feb. 2026
Those that do report minor symptoms, including soreness at the injection site, slight fever, or rash.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Foods rich in protein, creatine, omega-3s, and antioxidants may help reduce muscle soreness, improve recovery, and enhance performance.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 3 Feb. 2026
Golden State Warriors star guard Stephen Curry was ruled out for the rest of Friday’s game against the Detroit Pistons because of right knee soreness.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
The Warriors later ruled the superstar out with right knee soreness.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for soreness
Noun
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Their main obstacle so far has been her discomfort with the hanging-with-our-exes dynamic during the Cabo San Lucas trip.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
11 Feb. 2026
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While not designed for snow days, the boot is engineered to reduce discomfort in rainy weather.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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An opening to tenderness or vulnerability as a demonstration of trust, versus paranoia’s closing off as an exercise in self protection.—
James Folta,
Literary Hub,
5 Feb. 2026
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But there was a tenderness to it and a levity and humor.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Joint pain, a common symptom of perimenopause, can feel like a dull ache or a sharp pain shooting through the body.—
Jocelyn Solis-Moreira,
Flow Space,
13 Feb. 2026
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The middle-aged woman cured of breast cancer who now struggles to climb stairs because endocrine therapy has carved away her bone density and caused joint aches.—
Gilberto Lopes,
STAT,
12 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Office conversions to residential, especially in New York City, are also helping mitigate some of the distress.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
11 Feb. 2026
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Only four districts face significant fiscal distress — a decline from prior years.—
John Manly,
Mercury News,
10 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Buying that morning coffee now comes with a slight eye twinge.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Jan. 2026
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Even folks who seem to have it all together, like Ron’s slick CEO Jeff (Lou Diamond Phillips), only ever seem one twinge of embarrassment away from falling off the deep end.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Soreness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/soreness. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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