- present participle of ache.
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My aching nostalgia isn’t limited to how the White House used to operate.
From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026
As the Aedes aegypti mosquito expanded its range across more of the Americas, it brought with it the delirium, jaundice, and aching joints of yellow fever.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
The painkiller is usually prescribed for relatively minor conditions, such as aching joints or people recovering from surgery.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
"My shifts at work landed on the same days, too. During my morning shower, I felt faint; I had to be realistic and call in sick. My body was completely exhausted, aching and cramping."
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
I straightened up, aching from toe to hip with the strain of bending over, hour after hour.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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