A History of Short Words

From the New York Times Crossword Puzzle

ACHES

Fri, 11 Aug '23
Needs some icing, say
Wed, 29 Mar '23
Yearns (for)
Thu, 23 Jun '22
Tender feelings
Fri, 2 Jul '21
Can't move a muscle, say
Sun, 9 May '21
Feels it the next day, say