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sprained

ADJECTIVE

twisted

Synonyms

STRONGEST

strained

STRONG

turned wrenched

Example Sentences

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Oklahoma City All-Star Jalen Williams has missed games with a hamstring injury, and San Antonio All-Star De’Aaron Fox is limping through contests on a sprained ankle.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

Thomas was taken to hospital, where he said he was lucky to only suffer "sprained ankles and minor stuff".

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

Reyne had sprained his ankle packing, plus his shoe got stolen, he said, so the sidewalk was as far as he had gotten.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

With Bilodeau out because of a sprained knee he sustained in the Big Ten tournament, 6-foot-8 guard Eric Dailey Jr. led the way with 20 points, five rebounds and two blocks.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

I’m walking on a sprained ankle, but the pain barely registers.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover