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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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"These findings are important for patients across all age groups who experience acute pain, doctors treating these conditions and policy makers who regulate the safe use of these medicines in the community."

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 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

Rising coffee prices are an acute pain point for consumers and small shop owners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 2025

Vertex hasn’t yet achieved broad reimbursement for Journavx, its acute pain medication, and we anticipate a more meaningful revenue contribution later this year after the third major pharmacy benefit manager comes online.

From Barron's • Sep. 26, 2025

We were aware throughout the night of his acute pain.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela