winced
Americanverb
Etymology
Origin of winced
First recorded in 1630–40; winc(e) 1 ( def. ) + -ed 1 ( def. ) for the past tense; winc(e) 1 ( def. ) + -ed 2 ( def. ) for the past participle
Example Sentences
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Oliver winced as he handed me both a napkin and a bottle of water that had been waiting behind his bag.
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“No one has ever missed you,” I shot back, and he winced.
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Jonah winced, squeezed Katherine’s arm back even harder, and glanced around, because Daniella McCarthy was someone he really wanted to see.
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He winced, remembering those lessons in the river.
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He winced, like he was ready for her to laugh at him or tell him he was crazy.
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