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winced

American  
[winst] / wɪnst /

verb

  1. simple past tense and past participle of wince.

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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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

The Miami Heat guard’s knee injury suffered in 2023 when he slipped off the side of the Cleveland Cavaliers court haunted Doncic while he winced in pain near the Lakers bench.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

She savored the change but winced at the cause.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

I still winced and covered my eyes, but by my own measure, I was doing a great job handling it.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2025

I winced and rubbed it as I turned to look at Tess.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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