as in sorrow
deep sadness especially for the loss of someone or something loved
the heartache she felt when she saw the innocent victims of the war
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Recent Examples of heartache
After all his heartache, the 53-year-old actor took over the role of Lola from Porter in March 2015 and stayed with the Broadway production for an entire year before his eventual departure in March 2016.
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Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 4 July 2025
The horrific warfare that has enveloped the Middle East for the past 20 months has been a source of heartache for Israelis, Palestinians and so many others caught in the crossfire.
—Jason Nevarez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2025
Together, these forces have created a perfect storm of heartache, further fueling the dramatic rise in food insecurity across the country.
—Carmen Del Guercio, Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2025
Westbrook and Scott offer up amorous new songs while Watkins and Merlo each delve into non-linear trajectory of heartache’s aftermath.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 2 June 2025
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Emlyn Travis Published, EW.com, 4 July 2025
The horrific warfare that has enveloped the Middle East for the past 20 months has been a source of heartache for Israelis, Palestinians and so many others caught in the crossfire.
—Jason Nevarez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 July 2025
Together, these forces have created a perfect storm of heartache, further fueling the dramatic rise in food insecurity across the country.
—Carmen Del Guercio, Baltimore Sun, 22 June 2025
Westbrook and Scott offer up amorous new songs while Watkins and Merlo each delve into non-linear trajectory of heartache’s aftermath.
—Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartache
Noun
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The world moves forward, but I'm suspended in a place of sorrow and rage.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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But the two consciously dug themselves out of sorrow and misery and eventually were able to establish a foundation in Ethan's name, Ethan's Smile, which has given scholarships to more than 80 students.—
Liz Kreutz,
NBC news,
14 July 2025
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But this time, grief and fear were tinged with a fleeting hope for change that quickly gave way to despair.—
Dan Bilefsky,
HollywoodReporter,
25 July 2025
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Yes, the money is important, but the grief from your father’s death and the confusion around the inheritance have created wounds that money wouldn’t fix.—
Eric Thomas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 July 2025
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But the first lady and I are here in Texas to express the love and support and the anguish of our entire nation in the aftermath of this really horrific and deadly flood.—
Emily Mae Czachor,
CBS News,
11 July 2025
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Ming-Na Wen Tapped Into Deep Emotions To Play Dr. Fong In ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ While Ming-Na Wen doesn’t throw a punch in Karate Kid: Legends, that doesn’t mean her character hasn’t been in past battles, particularly those dealing with mental anguish.—
Tim Lammers,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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In Thursday’s episode, Carrie throws herself into work to avoid thinking about her heartbreak, cranking out new pages of her novel at an incredible clip.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
31 July 2025
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That spiritual foundation has been crucial, especially given the personal heartbreaks she’s endured.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
29 July 2025
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“Heartache.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartache. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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