sore feeling; dull pain n. feeling soreness or dull pain, often physical v. sore feeling; dull pain n. feeling soreness or dull pain, often physical v. Example Sentences Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com. See Examples For: "It's tough work... the hardest part is carrying the seaweed back. It's very heavy and your shoulders ache afterwards." From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026 Good TV is the product of many hands working harmoniously to merge visuals, writing and performance into stories that breathe, laugh and ache along with you. From Salon ● Jun. 20, 2026 She presents her daughter’s sudden death in crisp, often tart prose that cannot mask the ache that lurks beneath the surface. From The Wall Street Journal ● May 8, 2026 "We cannot grieve; we can only ache and wonder. Our focus is solely on finding her and bringing her home." From BBC ● Mar. 22, 2026 But strangely, a deep ache of disappointment sank into my bones. From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu The team, in conversation with Ohtani, failed to manage his workload and aches and pains in a way that would be sustainable for more of the year. From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026 She is in her late 70s and complains of nagging aches and pains, neuropathy, fatigue, anxiety, and occasional changes in her weight. From Slate ● Sep. 9, 2026 However, around one in five people who are infected develop a fever and moderate symptoms such as body aches, vomiting and diarrhea. From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 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 arms are flailing and I’m grinning and laughing so hard my stomach aches .

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston She wrote that her heart ached most looking at a poster her three children made when they were young. From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026 Before Edward and Bella took over the world, “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” viewers ached for David Boreanaz’s Angel and James Marsters’ Spike, centuries-old bros who fall for a very special high school blonde. From Salon ● Jun. 13, 2026 Those ached more than stung and left me completely voiceless for the following 24 hours. From Slate ● Apr. 18, 2026 Another exam taker, who asked to remain anonymous for fear of reprisal, said he was exhausted and his head ached after experiencing multiple glitches Wednesday. From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2025 On and on he climbed till his knees ached and the breath seared his throat. From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver My aching nostalgia isn’t limited to how the White House used to operate. From Salon ● Sep. 11, 2026 Showing her aching vulnerability, it's about a bank clerk with flaming locks of auburn hair who flirted with her husband. From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026 Green lasers shot out into the crowd, revealing the faces of fans who’d waited all night on aching feet to see their favorites. From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026 “That innocuous little essay untangled some aching knot inside me,” she writes. From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026 My family is asleep, and my knee is aching . From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day Words related to ache are not direct synonyms, but are associated with the word ache . Browse related words to learn more about word associations. Vocabulary lists containing ache 4-letter words, List 2 Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide! Dictionary.com's Learning Companion Go beyond just looking up words. Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.