panging

verb

Definition of pangingnext
present participle of pang
as in pricking

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  1. stabbing
  2. overpowering
  3. overwhelming
  4. worrying
  5. grieving
Verb
  • Jaylen Reeves family pushes back against claims of self-defense in fatal stabbing Black-footed ferrets reintroduced to Arizona for first time in nearly 30 years Mild Arizona weather expected through Black Friday, holiday weekend.
    Rey Covarrubias Jr., The Arizona Republic, 1 Dec. 2024
  • Humane Society Yavapai Humane Society Jaylen Reeves family pushes back against claims of self-defense in fatal stabbing Black-footed ferrets reintroduced to Arizona for first time in nearly 30 years Mild Arizona weather expected through Black Friday, holiday weekend.
    Jose R. Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of stabbing
Verb
  • For a feminine, but not overpowering flower, this one features roses in a dewy green garden.
    Rose Dommu, Them, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Housed in a minimalist yet modern glass bottle, this diffuser elevates any room in a way that blends in yet isn't overpowering.
    Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of overpowering
Verb
  • However, many organizations have struggled to manage the volume of projects, overwhelming their capacity.
    Barry Cousins, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Channels like direct mail, email updates and occasional call campaigns keep them informed without overwhelming them.
    Barri Rafferty, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Definition of overwhelming
Verb
  • Is there a health problem that's worrying you?
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Is there a nutrition concern that's worrying you?
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of worrying
Verb
  • So to everybody who's grieving, who's lost someone in this room, listen to me, just grieve.
    Tommy McArdle, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
  • In another portion of her interview with PEOPLE, June talked about the myriad emotions she's experienced while grieving her late daughter.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of grieving
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