1
as in feeling (for)
to have sympathy for
I ache for those people who have to spend the holidays alone
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2
as in craving
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
aching for some quiet time to himself
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The one exception is at Punakha, which has two Mo Chhu Suites, which can be combined to form a two-bedroom configuration, making this setup the best pick for families traveling together or couples craving more room to spread out.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026 -
In a time that feels loud, divided, and fast-moving, people are craving something simple and steady.—
Time,
Time,
6 May 2026
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Having failed to secure a ticket, I was taunted with pitying one-upmanship by acquaintances who had had more success.—
Anthony Lane,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Twenty-first-century indie shaped the identities of many Millennials, but it’s now often talked about with pitying nostalgia—as the bygone style of hipsters with handlebar mustaches pretending to be countercultural while making easy-listening music for hotel lobbies.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
29 Aug. 2025
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The village wanting to put its electrical and cable lines underground brought the total to a hefty $90 million.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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In the report’s telling, by September 2028, investors have collectively stopped wanting to buy American debt at prevailing yields.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Aching (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aching%20%28for%29. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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