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ached

VERB
feeling soreness or dull pain, often physical
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She wrote that her heart ached most looking at a poster her three children made when they were young.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

Before Edward and Bella took over the world, “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” viewers ached for David Boreanaz’s Angel and James Marsters’ Spike, centuries-old bros who fall for a very special high school blonde.

From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2026

He was tired and his body ached, he says, but the boss was “mean” and ordered him to get back to work.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 20, 2025

"My heart ached, and I could only pray: 'God, please don't let that happen.'"

From BBC ● Jan. 14, 2025

Violet’s right hand ached from holding the heavy ladle.

From "The Bad Beginning" by Lemony Snicket


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