wince

Example Sentences

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

From Science Daily • Dec. 23, 2025

So while people may wince at the price, they’re buying it anyway–and reserving the right to rant.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 3, 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

I wince and drop my head into my hands, rubbing my temples.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson