ache (for)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ache (for)
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Not just taxing what people crave, but selling it—and creating the market if need be?
    Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • The Tarte Brows for Days Framing Gel was made for anyone who wants definition, fuller-looking brows, and serious hold (without stickiness) in a single swipe.
    Marie Lodi, Allure, 5 July 2025
  • No, Charlize really wanted to play with the helicopter bit, and Fred North [helped brainstorm].
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 5 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 15 Jul. 2025.

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