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
  • Paul’s words have proven prescient during the first few days of Wimbledon, where players losing their footing and either hurting themselves or not is as perennial as the strawberries and cream.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 3 July 2026
  • Running Footwear Sector Paces Up Indeed, many major footwear brands have spent recent years clearing excess inventory through heavy discounting, hurting margins and diluting brand equity.
    Mark Faithfull, Forbes.com, 1 July 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
  • But apparently, not even a crushing soccer loss could compete with the power of American hospitality.
    Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • Australia reigned supreme in the T20 World Cup final with a crushing seven-wicket victory over England, completed with 17 balls to spare in front of a Lord’s crowd of 28,887, a record for women’s cricket.
    Paul Newman, New York Times, 5 July 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
  • Nieuw Bergen presents an innovative and attractive approach to inner-city housing, demonstrating how housing developments can be introduced without overwhelming the character of an existing neighborhood.
    Bridget Borgobello July 04, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
  • The best caftans feel lightweight and roomy without overwhelming your frame.
    Katherine J Igoe, InStyle, 2 July 2026
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“Panging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/panging. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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