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  • present participle of ache.
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aching

[ay-king] / ˈeɪ kɪŋ /


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My aching nostalgia isn’t limited to how the White House used to operate.

From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026

In a world of instant gratification, it teaches perseverance through early practices and aching muscles.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 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

"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

But she was aching to ask him questions!

From "Scream for Ice Cream: Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew, #2" by Carolyn Keene


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