ache
verb (used without object)
to have or suffer a continuous, dull pain.
Example Sentences
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As Joel Reichow pulled an assortment of shoes for her to try, he reassured her it’s common to feel aches in the final training push.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
"Even inside the house, the smoke gets in. Honestly, since the haze, my body aches, as if I've been beaten up. The immune system is down. I get coughs and colds easily."
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026
That is, until a few hours later when those uncomfortable muscle aches start setting in.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 14, 2026
"Has my body changed? I have no idea. I've got a few aches and pains, but if I sit in a chair for too long at my age I get aches and pains," he said.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
My heart aches a little at the thought of Leo and me actually talking again.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
