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wince

[wins] / wɪns /


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Lane had to have been prepared but a subtle wince of disappointment could be detected when the camera pryingly caught his immediate reaction.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

It’s taking up space that could be used for food you actually want to eat — food that nourishes you, that doesn’t make you wince a little every time you see it.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

Those who wince at the idea of a blue-collar career change don’t necessarily look down on people who work with their hands.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 15, 2026

Almost instantly, you might wince, make a face, or even pull your own hand away.

From Science Daily • Dec. 23, 2025

I wince as she gently touches the inflamed red skin, and she mumbles an apology at my reaction.

From "Five Feet Apart" by Rachael Lippincott




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