wince

Example Sentences

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Those who wince at the idea of a blue-collar career change don’t necessarily look down on people who work with their hands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

Almost instantly, you might wince, make a face, or even pull your own hand away.

From Science Daily • Dec. 23, 2025

We wince whenever the film leaps from Hank’s fresh-faced past to his throbbing present, especially when he sprints and we fear he’ll pop a stitch.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 28, 2025

Only one shop has a fridge and a dozen kids crowd around a communal computer taking turns to choose a song to blare out, causing adults to wince as they go about their day.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2025

She tries to close the gate quietly, but metal still snaps against metal, which makes her wince.

From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy