as in tingle
a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body
a dull pounding ache in his head
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Recent Examples of ache
Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Aug. 2025
For those experiencing less severe infections, symptoms may include fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, which often last between one and three days, the FDA said.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Natalia Cano, Billboard, 8 Aug. 2025
But not in the typical sense—there was no fever, no cough, no body aches.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
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Noun
Ohio has reported 29 cases since August 2024, with symptoms including fever, cough, fatigue, and muscle aches.
—Alex Perry, Cincinnati Enquirer, 20 Aug. 2025
For those experiencing less severe infections, symptoms may include fever, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea, which often last between one and three days, the FDA said.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 Aug. 2025
Verb
From aching indie rock to steely corridos tumbados, flirtatious reggaetón Mexa to heartfelt boleros, Armenta captures a kaleidoscope of moods while staying rooted in raw emotion.
—Natalia Cano, Billboard, 8 Aug. 2025
But not in the typical sense—there was no fever, no cough, no body aches.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ache
Noun
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Glad All Over generating mass tingles, with the HF at its epicentre, was quite something.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
18 May 2025
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The tingle of lemongrass, kaffir lime and galangal ride the sour pop that springs right up into your sinuses and evokes fragrant memories of Thailand.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Verb
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The alcohol measure was tied to the percentage of residents who reported at least occasional heavy or binge drinking, and this measure also hurt Arizona.—
Russ Wiles,
AZCentral.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Investigators say the woman driving the Traverse suffered minor injuries, but the drivers of the other two vehicles were not hurt, officials said.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
25 Aug. 2025
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Even now, as EY’s global blockchain leader, Brody remembers feeling a pang of envy.—
MacKenzie Sigalos,
CNBC,
2 Aug. 2025
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Now that the hunger pangs have started, here are some National Bagel Day deals to consider.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Verb
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In archival footage and exclusive interviews, the people touched by this case are still pained by its memory.—
Cat Cardenas,
Rolling Stone,
10 Aug. 2025
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The dialogue, much of it pained and pointed, sticks too.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The agency said that the sting targeted transnational organized crime, gangs and egregious offenders.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten , Bill Melugin,
FOXNews.com,
20 Aug. 2025
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Police in Las Vegas announced details of the undercover sting on Friday.—
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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And its just stabbing pain, like throbbing pain from behind my eyes.—
Tom Zeller Jr.
July 30,
Literary Hub,
30 July 2025
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The Dolphins are in a less optimism-friendly spot than UM, coming off an 8-9 season and with that playoff-win drought still an embarrassing, throbbing pain.—
Greg Cote
July 17,
Miami Herald,
17 July 2025
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“Ache.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ache. Accessed 29 Aug. 2025.
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