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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Recent Examples of ache
Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Symptoms can include fever, muscle aches, chills, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cough, difficulty breathing and chest pain.
—Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Early symptoms can resemble influenza or pneumonia, including fever, chills, headaches and muscle aches, but more serious symptoms such as shortness of breath and fluid in the lungs can set in within four to 10 days.
—Allison Gibson, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
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Noun
Listeriosis can cause symptoms of fever, muscle aches, headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance and convulsions.
—Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 11 May 2026
Symptoms can include fever, muscle aches, chills, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, cough, difficulty breathing and chest pain.
—Chris Boyette, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Verb
Most infected people show no symptoms, but about one in every five may develop fever, headache, body aches, or joint pain.
—Ciara McCarthy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
Early symptoms can resemble influenza or pneumonia, including fever, chills, headaches and muscle aches, but more serious symptoms such as shortness of breath and fluid in the lungs can set in within four to 10 days.
—Allison Gibson, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ache
Noun
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That process helps encourage gentle cell turnover without irritation, while both pomegranate and pear ferments bring a soft, enzyme-like exfoliation to the mix, giving you that smoother, glowier look—just without the tingle.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
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O’Neal wrote about delinquents – characters whose exploits, their power, induced a creeping tingle on the back of your neck.—
Courtney Crowder,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers left the game mid at-bat in the eighth inning after hurting his wrist on a foul-ball swing.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
19 May 2026
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Missing debt payments can hurt your credit score relatively quickly, particularly if accounts become 30 or 60 days past due.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
19 May 2026
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Down to the volatile sound design and pangs of romantic yearning, to say nothing of the first-person cinematography lensed by Dhont regular Frank van den Eeden, this movie follows Pierre’s every move from the inside out.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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Help keep your hunger pangs at bay while on a road trip or at the office with this multi-pack of trail mixes.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
11 May 2026
Verb
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This one pains me as a Roth-era Van Halen fan, but there is no denying the band found incredible radio success with new frontman Sammy Hagar in the fold.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
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Sacramento police had arrested Adger on suspicion of battery, resisting or obstructing a peace officer, and inflicting undue suffering or pain on a dependent.—
Darrell Smith
May 1,
Sacbee.com,
1 May 2026
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The union is seeking to ease the sting and breadth of those requirements, O'Donnell says.—
David Folkenflik,
NPR,
18 May 2026
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According to the Park Record, two people, including the driver of the truck, were transported to the hospital with minor injuries, including bee stings.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The collection consists of the sneaker brand’s UNO sneakers (which, PSA, are a fab Nike Air Max alternative), Arch Fit, and Slip-Ins—all of which include some of the most impressive cushioning and support, so your feet won’t throb after standing for hours in a field.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
19 Mar. 2026
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The smoke kept rising and the clouds continued to throb with sickly yellow-and-black whorls until just after sunset, when the boiling mass of vapor suddenly turned pink and scarlet, like a poisonous flower opening its petals.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Ache.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ache. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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