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noun

Definition of painsnext
plural of pain
1
as in attention
strict attentiveness to what one is doing asked the movers to take pains to be sure that they didn't damage anything while moving the furniture

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2
as in effort
the active use of energy in producing a result she was at pains to reassure us that everything would be fine

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pains

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of pain
as in aches
to feel or cause physical pain my poor head was paining so from all that racket

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pains
  1. attention
  2. effort
  3. aches
  4. care
  5. work
  6. sweat
  7. exertion
  8. heed
Noun
  • A lot of college football coaches probably paid it little attention, too.
    Blake Toppmeyer, The Tennessean, 22 Dec. 2024
  • The interface and navigation, sore spots on launch, have received a lot of attention, and the roadmap for the game into 2025 looks intriguing.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of attention
Noun
  • However, thanks to my effort, dedication, and the unwavering support of each one of you, that dream has become a reality.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Primarily a box-to-box midfielder with a relentless engine and combative instincts, Gomez demonstrated his eye for goal with a spectacular effort past Alisson to earn Paraguay their first victory over Brazil in 16 years in a World Cup qualifier in October.
    Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of effort
Verb
  • The common symptoms are nausea, stomach pain, fever, headaches, and body aches.
    Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Symptoms of lactic acidosis include nausea, vomiting, fatigue, body aches, respiratory distress, abdominal pain and fast, deep breathing.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of aches
Noun
  • The care that is evident in each corner is overwhelming.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Players from both teams gathered together – some were seen praying – as DuBose received on-field care.
    Wayne Sterling, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of care
Noun
  • The Teamsters union is looking for Amazon to recognize a union contract that includes higher wages, better benefits and safer work conditions.
    Greta Cross, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
  • On a purely tactical basis, some worthwhile work seemingly was done last week.
    Michael Santoli, CNBC, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of work
Noun
  • Naama, who still makes the world’s most delicious batch cocktails, stopped drinking a few years ago after getting the sweats and a splitting headache halfway through a vodka soda.
    Deborah Netburn, Los Angeles Times, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Li and Wong knew that fans could work in hot, humid environments because circulating air allows more sweat to evaporate than if the air remained stagnant.
    Olatunji Osho-Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of sweat
Noun
  • Well, this task often requires time, patience, and a bit of physical exertion.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2024
  • But the exhibition also shows that, even if only briefly, the exertions of Black people themselves brought McCabe’s vision to fruition.
    Caleb Gayle, The Atlantic, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of exertion
Noun
  • So take heed from Bella Hadid and abandon your contacts for your glasses.
    Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Big picture Amazon’s slate of custom chip announcements last week sent a signal to Wall Street about its preferred path forward in the AI computing boom — and Bank of America took heed, as evidenced by the downgrade.
    Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of heed
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