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
But all that faded away in the mists of heartache.
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Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 10 May 2026
And while many of us hit the dance floor to forget our problems, these proud Angelenos bring their heartaches and anxieties right along with them.
—Michael Tedder, SPIN, 7 May 2026
There was no heartache Tuesday night at Truist Park in metro Atlanta.
—Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 6 May 2026
After enduring nearly 10 months with the heartache of disastrous flooding that killed 28 people at the camp – 25 campers, two counselors and the camp’s director, Dick Eastland – days of hearings resulted in an unexpected decision by Camp Mystic’s leaders.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
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Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 10 May 2026
And while many of us hit the dance floor to forget our problems, these proud Angelenos bring their heartaches and anxieties right along with them.
—Michael Tedder, SPIN, 7 May 2026
There was no heartache Tuesday night at Truist Park in metro Atlanta.
—Rodney Ho, AJC.com, 6 May 2026
After enduring nearly 10 months with the heartache of disastrous flooding that killed 28 people at the camp – 25 campers, two counselors and the camp’s director, Dick Eastland – days of hearings resulted in an unexpected decision by Camp Mystic’s leaders.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 3 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartache
Noun
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Amidst the sorrow of the past eight years, Ronnie and Lydia vowed to never stop searching for their granddaughter.—
James C Ramos,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 May 2026
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Officials have shared their sorrow and paid tribute to the victims of the accident.—
Adam England,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Needless to say, her emotions ran the gamut from disbelief to anger to grief.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
6 June 2026
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Her deepest grief stayed mostly private.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Lost in the Brazilian tears, anguish and confusion was just how clinical the Germans had been.—
Will Jeanes,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Bardem is captivating and formidable, grinning with maniacal glee at his every act of depravity and the fear and anguish of his victims.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
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Arvada West was a worthy competitor — good luck to any team facing Vais next season — but this was Regis’ time, this was Regis’ team to soothe past heartbreak.—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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But portraying a character who carries so much heartbreak eight times a week can be emotionally taxing.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
31 May 2026
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“Heartache.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartache. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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