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
Georgetown mom puts family first while living with cancer
Gomez family:Mom wants a better life for her three boys after her own childhood heartache
Shamsi family:Afghan engineer survived bombing as child.
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Nov. 2024
The themes are heartache, lost love, anger sometimes — the range of human emotions.
—David Leonhardt, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
To come back from this kind of injury after so much Grand Slam heartache would be one for the ages, delighting the tennis world as much as her dedicated fans.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Simone, who is a grief coach and occupational therapist, told Newsweek of her admiration and heartache for her daughter's ability to shoulder the weight of loss at such a young age.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Nicole Villalpando, Austin American-Statesman, 24 Nov. 2024
The themes are heartache, lost love, anger sometimes — the range of human emotions.
—David Leonhardt, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
To come back from this kind of injury after so much Grand Slam heartache would be one for the ages, delighting the tennis world as much as her dedicated fans.
—Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
Simone, who is a grief coach and occupational therapist, told Newsweek of her admiration and heartache for her daughter's ability to shoulder the weight of loss at such a young age.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 8 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for heartache
Noun
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Inaugurations have been held in both joy and sorrow in the nation's capital and, infamously, on a plane in Dallas.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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In a heartfelt statement from Truex's children – Martin Truex Jr., Ryan Truex, and Marsha McVey, the family shared their deep sorrow, paying tribute to their late father.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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There is no timeline and there is no perfect grief.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Jan. 2025
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Paula Cook, the school’s principal, said grief counseling would be made available to students this week in a message to families.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Jan. 2025
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However, numbers cannot articulate the magnitude of anguish as the disaster upends families and dismantles livelihoods.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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The stark destruction has brought him to his knees in prayer and anguish.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA TODAY,
14 Jan. 2025
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This has to be the next step for both the team and the coach to overcome the heartbreak the Vikings have felt in every season of its existence. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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The queen of the best heartbreak album of 2024, Rosie, is now also the star of the year’s most romantic campaign.—
Irene Kim,
Vogue,
21 Jan. 2025
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“Heartache.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heartache. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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