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  • past participle of wince.
  • past tense form of wince.
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winced

[winst] / wɪnst /


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Vingegaard winced in pain several times as he was put into an ambulance minutes after the crash.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

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

From Slate Jun. 25, 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

Even many of those who initially winced warmed up to him.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 21, 2025

I winced as two of the fetterlings squealed.

From "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia



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