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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Brian was simultaneously celebrated for his transcendent musical vision and pitied for the emotional struggles that haunted much of his life.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 June 2025 -
Wilson himself was celebrated for his beautiful music and pitied for his demons.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 June 2025
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Some employees crave in-person collaboration, while others question the necessity of reverting to old norms.—
Dr. Adil Dalal,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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However, for visitors craving long stretches of uninterrupted coastline, Padre Island National Seashore and Mustang Island State Park are fantastic destinations to explore.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
24 July 2025
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Grocer Albertsons wants to know the details behind former Kroger CEO Rodney McMullen’s sudden resignation in March amid an internal ethics investigation, according to a news report.—
Alexander Coolidge,
The Enquirer,
30 July 2025
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But Turner wants to encourage states that are welcoming these projects to think ahead.—
Matthew Glowicki,
The Courier-Journal,
30 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 6 Aug. 2025.
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