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noun

Definition of achenext
as in tingle
a sharp unpleasant sensation usually felt in some specific part of the body a dull pounding ache in his head

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verb

ˈāk How to pronounce ache (audio)
as in to hurt
to feel or cause physical pain my feet ache from all that walking

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Recent Examples of ache
Noun
Infected people may have painfully swollen lymph nodes known as buboes, along with fever and chills, a severe headache, body aches and exhaustion. — News Editor, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026 People who get sick typically develop a sudden high fever along with a pounding headache, pain behind the eyes and deep aches in the muscles, joints and bones. — Andrés Henao, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026
Verb
My teeth ached and my pulse raced just walking into this everyday Halloween. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 1 Oct. 2026 Symptoms can include headache, body aches, joint pain, vomiting, diarrhea, or a rash, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. — Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ache
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ache
  1. tingle
  2. hurt
  3. pang
  4. pain
  5. sting
  6. throb
Noun
  • Cola Addict captures that fizzy first sip with zippy lemon and lime, spicy ginger, and a kick of cinnamon that almost mimics the tingle of carbonation.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026
  • There have been quite a few Lost-like moments throughout the run of Silo, but none have had exactly the same Lost-y tingle as our first peek inside Silo 1 in the season-three finale.
    — Noel Murray, Vulture, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of tingle
Verb
  • One woman writing for Hers described spending about an hour working up the courage for her first weight-loss shot, only to find the thin needle barely hurt.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Higher interest rates definitely hurt the commercial real estate sector from 2022 through 2024, as higher costs for borrowing lowered the value of assets.
    — Diana Olick, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of hurt
Noun
  • Dining in the lounge is available all day to cater to international hunger pangs that don’t follow the same schedule as those of Spaniards.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The sound is practically deafening, a loud metallic pang that cuts through the forest’s thick foliage.
    — Taylor Mitchell Brown, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of pang
Verb
  • As someone who deals with an immense amount of scrutiny regarding his own appearance, Davidson is pained to see the vitriol another ex, Grande, has been subjected to of late.
    — Marlow Stern, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Falling asleep on a plane, train, or long road trip without proper neck alignment can quickly lead to pain you’d rather avoid on vacation.
    — Kaitlin Gates, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of pain
Noun
  • But flexibility on travel days and booking early can soften the sting.
    — Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The sting can be fatal for humans in cases of an allergic reaction, the study says.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of sting
Verb
  • Her voice, usually an attention-demanding force, is detached from the throbbing production.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Just two days later, Aitia was sitting in class when his newly pierced ear began throbbing with pain.
    — Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026
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