as in sorrow
deep sadness especially for the loss of someone or something loved
the heartache she felt when she saw the innocent victims of the war
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Recent Examples of heartache
Man Utd fans explain their song of defiance United fans have turned to Bonnie Tyler in a season of heartache
Mikel Arteta, Arsenal
Mikel Arteta has been reluctant to discuss his own musical tastes publicly.
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The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
That was bad enough, but the heartache for Padres fans — one in particular — mounted moments later.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Think real stakes, real-time decisions, and real-time heartache.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 27 Mar. 2025
Grossman, 62, channeled her emotions into textile and thread, creating a coverlet to express her heartache, agony and anger.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2025
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The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 20 Apr. 2025
That was bad enough, but the heartache for Padres fans — one in particular — mounted moments later.
—Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Think real stakes, real-time decisions, and real-time heartache.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 27 Mar. 2025
Grossman, 62, channeled her emotions into textile and thread, creating a coverlet to express her heartache, agony and anger.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 14 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartache
Noun
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But while there was undeniable joy in that surreal experience, a quiet sorrow lingered beneath it all.—
Carissa Talmage,
People.com,
2 May 2025
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The aubade flourishes wherever lovers try to cling to a few more moments together before the sweet sorrow of parting.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
Noun
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Clients often bring their full selves—grief, joy, fear, confidence.—
Akili King,
Essence,
14 May 2025
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Talking with some young people helped by the charity in Widnes, in northwest England, in February 2025, William reflected on his own childhood grief.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
14 May 2025
Noun
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The experiment of pairing Antetokounmpo with Damian Lillard ended in anguish when Lillard tore his Achilles during the first round of the playoffs.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2025
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Without that, the Sinaloa cartel are likely to remain a prominent, wealthy force — and more families will feel anguish like that of Vivian Aispuro’s family.—
Isobel Yeung,
CNN Money,
2 May 2025
Noun
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The pink-haired star from Colombia is pulling inspiration from one of her idols, Taylor Swift, and turning her own personal stories of love and heartbreak into anthems with her debut album Preguntas a Las 11:11, which comes out on May 9.—
Lucas Villa,
Rolling Stone,
6 May 2025
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That’s not to say other players who came off the board in the first 16 picks were without heartbreak.—
Paul Dehner Jr.,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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“Heartache.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartache. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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