- present participle of sting.
stinging
Example Sentences
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Terry Strada, whose husband Tom Strada died in the Twin Towers, unleashed a stinging attack on Riyadh, accusing it of complicity in the attacks, and denouncing former presidents who were in attendance.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
Mathys Tel: Saw one stinging effort well-saved, but also frustrated the crowd by giving the ball away.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
However, nearly all of that pattern can be traced to one particular group: the aculeate Hymenoptera, which includes stinging wasps, bees and ants.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 15, 2026
Determined by a mix of firm and individual performance, employees’ bonuses can elicit reactions of euphoria or stinging disappointment—depending on the size of the check, and the expectations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
And with the third I was conscious of a warm, stinging sensation in my abdomen, to the left of my navel.
From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt
