winced

Example Sentences

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Stepping into the arcade, he winced as he accidentally bumped into someone.

From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026

I wonder if any of the cardinals and other Vatican officials in the audience winced at the notion of the Bishop of Rome taking his place as one among many “moral voices.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

The ensuing sound of the collision's initial impact was so loud that jurors winced after being warned to decrease the volume on their listening devices.

From Barron's • Feb. 2, 2026

“I’m just trying to play the game hard, take advantage of certain situations,” said Edman, who immediately winced in pain after rounding first base on a single in the fifth inning.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 3, 2025

Oliver winced as he handed me both a napkin and a bottle of water that had been waiting behind his bag.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows