as in sore
causing or feeling bodily pain
unable to play in tomorrow's football game because of an achy right knee
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Recent Examples of achy
For me, yes—Clooney’s a strong-enough star to sell Jay’s achy heart, even amid the glitz and glamour.
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Nov. 2025
Ever wake up with a sore lower back or achy shoulders that just ruin the rest of your day?
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Here’s the at-home solution your achy legs have been begging for.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 3 Sep. 2025
Peppermint oil adds a cooling touch of relief for tired, achy feet—always a welcome bonus.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Aug. 2025
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David Sims, The Atlantic, 14 Nov. 2025
Ever wake up with a sore lower back or achy shoulders that just ruin the rest of your day?
—Andee Tagle, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
Here’s the at-home solution your achy legs have been begging for.
—Jenny McCoy, SELF, 3 Sep. 2025
Peppermint oil adds a cooling touch of relief for tired, achy feet—always a welcome bonus.
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for achy
Adjective
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Green had missed Sunday’s game with a sore back, and after an uber-physical matchup against DeAndre Jordan, Derik Queen and the bulky Pelicans on Tuesday, the coaching staff decided to play it safe.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Unlock The Mystery Surrounding A Lone Mailbox Sticking out like a sore thumb along gently swaying sea oats and majestic sand dunes, the Wrightsville Beach Mailbox is a legendary character in this part of North Carolina.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
26 Feb. 2026
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And no matter what the ultimate tally, every individual is an aching, terrible loss.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
6 Feb. 2026
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The performance — nuanced, aching and full of soul — has re-energized her place in the industry, and as Oscar season builds momentum, Hudson finds herself back in the Oscar conversation.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
21 Nov. 2025
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Grey’s Anatomy star Katherine Heigl is getting candid about the painful process of grieving her late costar, Eric Dane.—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Feb. 2026
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For people with Crohn’s disease, those decisions can have serious consequences, including painful flares, emergency room visits and long-term complications.—
Amy Sue Harper,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 Feb. 2026
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“Achy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/achy. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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