1
as in to pity
to have sympathy for
I ache for those people who have to spend the holidays alone
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2
as in to crave
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
aching for some quiet time to himself
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Cue more sofa wails and pitying looks at family gatherings when relatives ask you about your love life.—
Olivia Petter,
Vogue,
23 Dec. 2024 -
Gi-hun and Jun-ho’s simultaneous searches have been equally unsuccessful, and the people in their lives seem to pity them.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
26 Dec. 2024
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Successful organizations are those that can learn continuously—and this requires individuals and teams who crave to know more and who seek challenges and learning.—
Tracy Brower,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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For Dimension 20, its existing library of pre-pandemic games attracted people who maybe craved togetherness and lighthearted escapism.—
Eric Francisco,
Rolling Stone,
1 Mar. 2025
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By Ben Walsh Donald Trump wants to get back into the casino business.—
Ben Walsh,
The Atlantic,
8 Mar. 2025
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The Boston Bruins general manager wanted the captain to conclude his career in Black and Gold.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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“Ache (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ache%20%28for%29. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.
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