as in aching
to feel or cause physical pain
my poor head was paining so from all that racket
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The remote and hybrid arrangements that came out of the coronavirus pandemic left some people aching for time to care for others or themselves once return-to-office mandates were issued.—
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The difference was that now, I was filled with rage at the idea that states would soon force people into this world of aching love and every-three-hours feedings.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 Mar. 2026
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On top of that, US tariffs and growing competition in Asia are some of the other factors hurting its revenues.—
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New Atlas,
21 Mar. 2026
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Another issue worrying farmers in major food-producing countries like Brazil and India is that the war is also hurting the export market.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Paining.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/paining. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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