- present participle of sting.
stinging
Example Sentences
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Mathys Tel: Saw one stinging effort well-saved, but also frustrated the crowd by giving the ball away.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
However, nearly all of that pattern can be traced to one particular group: the aculeate Hymenoptera, which includes stinging wasps, bees and ants.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 15, 2026
Determined by a mix of firm and individual performance, employees’ bonuses can elicit reactions of euphoria or stinging disappointment—depending on the size of the check, and the expectations.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Symptoms included stinging eyes, head pain, lung problems and stomach ailments.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026
I hoisted myself through it, then clapped my hand to my nose against the stinging odor.
From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom
