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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So horrific were the conditions, Tamimy at times pitied those brought to the hospital.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
22 Dec. 2025 -
Often, films about characters who don’t realize they are being pitied can make for difficult viewing, but in Richard Linklater’s deft hands, Hart is rendered as an artist ahead of his time, down on his luck, and too enamored with the bottle to escape that predicament.—
Samantha Allen,
Them.,
17 Nov. 2025
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The interesting question is why West craved an ADHD diagnosis so badly—apart, presumably, from access to the delicious fruits of Big Pharma.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
22 Mar. 2026
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Las Vegas has desperately been looking for its long-term signal-caller, and Mendoza provides the consistency and professionalism that the Raiders have craved for decades at the position.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Mar. 2026
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That night, Joost wanted to dine at a real restaurant like rich foreigners.—
Cassandra Neyenesch,
New Yorker,
29 Mar. 2026
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Although he was not involved with the original investigation, in 2024, Pierson also offered to help and wanted to speak with Muller directly.—
Lauren Clark,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Ached (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ached%20%28for%29. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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