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
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Back on the broadcast, Nantz immediately winced and grabbed his hand.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
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
He winced at the idea that Abby would now be handed the keys.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
He winced when the clerk banged the bell on the desk for Matt, even though Matt was standing right there, waiting to carry the guests’ bags.
From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary
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