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
These folks won’t desert their teams, no matter how many NFL Sundays end in heartache.
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Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
This year, veterans shared their heartaches and struggles, and how about MACV walked with them on their journey.
—Reg Chapman, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
Some of those moms include the terrific performers Cindy Cheung and Liz Wisan, and the play itself promises satire, songs, bouffon, bodily fluids, and, underneath it all, a contemplation of overwhelming joy and ineffable heartache.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
The family’s heartache must be immense.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez , Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for heartache
Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
This year, veterans shared their heartaches and struggles, and how about MACV walked with them on their journey.
—Reg Chapman, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026
Some of those moms include the terrific performers Cindy Cheung and Liz Wisan, and the play itself promises satire, songs, bouffon, bodily fluids, and, underneath it all, a contemplation of overwhelming joy and ineffable heartache.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 31 Dec. 2025
The family’s heartache must be immense.
—Christina Dugan Ramirez , Tracy Wright , Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 18 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartache
Noun
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Death, fear, and sorrow unify the disparate practices.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
7 Jan. 2026
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But grief will give you so much more than sorrow.—
Lauren DePino,
CNN Money,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The novel is a penetrating meditation on time and grief.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
12 Jan. 2026
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Muhammad Reza/Anadolu via Getty Images Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed grief over the loss of lives and offered condolences to the victims' families, according to a statement from his office.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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However, the announcement has not dispelled the uncertainty or anguish among detainees’ families.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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Nacua lay on the turf at Bank of America Stadium, not in physical pain but instead in mental anguish.—
Adam Grosbard,
Oc Register,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Hundreds of people expressed their heartbreak at the news on social media, citing the drag queen bingo nights at the Cedar Room, live music and comedy and other programs that made the theater-going experience more fun.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The family’s heartbreak began when Sewell Setzer III died by suicide in February 2024.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Heartache.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartache. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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