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
V Brand Stories, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
These can include fever and aches, as well as vomiting, diarrhea, and, as the disease progresses, internal and external bleeding.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 20 May 2026
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
Ultimately, Orcutt and Fratti landed on a set of compositions that conjure an aching sense of nostalgia and familiarity through cello and guitar melodies that interweave and blossom like a trellis-climbing vine.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026
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Noun
Gel foam gently contours the body to help ease aches and pains while the breathable, moisture-wicking cover helps maintain a more stable sleep temperature.
—V Brand Stories, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
These can include fever and aches, as well as vomiting, diarrhea, and, as the disease progresses, internal and external bleeding.
—Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 20 May 2026
Verb
If your flimsy flip-flops leave your feet aching by noon, these Vionic flats are a noticeable upgrade.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 25 May 2026
Ultimately, Orcutt and Fratti landed on a set of compositions that conjure an aching sense of nostalgia and familiarity through cello and guitar melodies that interweave and blossom like a trellis-climbing vine.
—Hattie Lindert, Pitchfork, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ache
Noun
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Fruit extracts clarify excess oil and buildup, while a cooling mint complex and menthol deliver a refreshing tingle, leaving your scalp feeling clean, balanced, and freshly reset.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
20 May 2026
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O’Neal wrote about delinquents – characters whose exploits, their power, induced a creeping tingle on the back of your neck.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And even before he got hurt, Nichushkin did nothing of note.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
27 May 2026
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Live music and front-row ocean views don't hurt either.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Down to the volatile sound design and pangs of romantic yearning, to say nothing of the first-person cinematography lensed by Dhont regular Frank van den Eeden, this movie follows Pierre’s every move from the inside out.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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Help keep your hunger pangs at bay while on a road trip or at the office with this multi-pack of trail mixes.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
11 May 2026
Verb
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But as a catcher, he’s used to pain.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
20 May 2026
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This one pains me as a Roth-era Van Halen fan, but there is no denying the band found incredible radio success with new frontman Sammy Hagar in the fold.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The offense helped remove the sting in the seventh.—
Doug Padilla,
Oc Register,
26 May 2026
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Their sting is very painful and can even cause a severe allergic reaction like hives, itching, wheezing, and more.—
Jane Kim,
The Spruce,
24 May 2026
Verb
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The collection consists of the sneaker brand’s UNO sneakers (which, PSA, are a fab Nike Air Max alternative), Arch Fit, and Slip-Ins—all of which include some of the most impressive cushioning and support, so your feet won’t throb after standing for hours in a field.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
19 Mar. 2026
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The smoke kept rising and the clouds continued to throb with sickly yellow-and-black whorls until just after sunset, when the boiling mass of vapor suddenly turned pink and scarlet, like a poisonous flower opening its petals.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Ache.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ache. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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