1
as in pitied
to have sympathy for
I ache for those people who have to spend the holidays alone
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2
as in craved
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
aching for some quiet time to himself
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With All-Star catcher Will Smith sidelined by a bone bruise in his right hand, Dalton Rushing was handed the chance at regular playing time the top prospect no doubt craved.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
6 Sep. 2025 -
This was the childhood Prince William so craved.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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After making 35 appearances (16 starts) with Triple-A Omaha, the club wanted Bowlan to make a positional change.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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Memos unearthed from Biden’s term show his aides wanted the president to personally sign pardon decisions and advised against using the autopen on clemency decisions.—
Lauren Green,
The Washington Examiner,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Ached (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ached%20%28for%29. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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