Examples of backache in a Sentence
a patient suffering from backache
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Mpox, a viral illness formerly known as monkeypox, generally starts with flu-like symptoms – fever, swollen glands, muscle aches, headaches and backaches.
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Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Each tablet contains 200 milligrams of ibuprofen and is one of the best over-the-counter pain relievers for those suffering from conditions such as muscular aches, minor arthritis pain, toothache, backache, menstrual cramps or minor aches.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Two-hour rides produced no numb wrists or backaches, and that’s a great thing.
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Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
13 Mar. 2026
This condition, called diastasis recti, can cause ongoing abdominal pain and backache long after delivery.
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Jennifer Byrne,
Popular Science,
5 Mar. 2026
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Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
Each tablet contains 200 milligrams of ibuprofen and is one of the best over-the-counter pain relievers for those suffering from conditions such as muscular aches, minor arthritis pain, toothache, backache, menstrual cramps or minor aches.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
Two-hour rides produced no numb wrists or backaches, and that’s a great thing.
—
Josh Max,
Forbes.com,
13 Mar. 2026
This condition, called diastasis recti, can cause ongoing abdominal pain and backache long after delivery.
—
Jennifer Byrne,
Popular Science,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Backache.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backache. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
backache
noun
back·ache
ˈbak-ˌāk 
: pain usually in the lower back
Medical Definition
backache
noun
back·ache
ˈbak-ˌāk
: a pain in the lower back
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