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acute pain

NOUN

short-term pain

Synonyms

WEAK

darting pain sharp pain shooting pain smart sting

Example Sentences

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The analysis brought together evidence from 59 systematic reviews covering more than 50 acute pain conditions affecting both children and adults.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

The issue for Cubans is how Washington intends to make that change happen, Torres adds, with more acute pain from the oil shutout on the horizon.

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

Officials said the symptoms he reportedly experienced—paralysis, acute pain and respiratory failure—are consistent with epibatidine poisoning.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 14, 2026

Seeing pieces of Ian in her daughter’s face could trigger “the most acute pain I’ve ever been in,” Lamphere told me.

From Slate • Jan. 30, 2026

We were aware throughout the night of his acute pain.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela