sting
verb (used with object)
to prick or wound with a sharp-pointed, often venom-bearing organ.
stings
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pluralof sting.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof sting (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
stingverb (used with object)to prick or wound with a sharp-pointed, often venom-bearing organ.
Example Sentences
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Many people are scared of jellyfish due to the fear of painful stings and the creature's unpredictable nature in the water.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
The fact that Patel has no criminal record and is not required to be on probation stings for San Mateo County Dist.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
"It stings the nose, makes you cough and have a runny nose, and makes you unable to breathe... We were forced to leave the house because we couldn't take it anymore."
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
It still stings, more than 30 years later.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 13, 2026
I touch my neck, which stings something fierce.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
