1
as in to pity
to have sympathy for
I ache for those people who have to spend the holidays alone
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2
as in to crave
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
aching for some quiet time to himself
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ache (for)
Verb
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This is not a tale that asks you to pity the monster.—
Daphne Woolsoncroft,
People.com,
8 July 2025 -
This turtle is not to be mocked, and not to be pitied either.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
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Not just taxing what people crave, but selling it—and creating the market if need be?—
Andrew Leahey,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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The transfer breakthrough Eddie Howe has been desperately craving after multiple setbacks — Bryan Mbeumo, Dean Huijsen and Joao Pedro among them — was at risk.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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This has triggered a backlash among those who want transparency about Epstein.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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The speaker explained that conservatives who voted against the rule want the crypto bills -- CLARITY, GENIUS and Anti CBDC Surveillance Act -- combined into one big package, rather than take separate standalone votes on each measure.—
Jay O'Brien,
ABC News,
15 July 2025
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“Ache (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ache%20%28for%29. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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