1
as in job
a dull, unpleasant, or difficult piece of work
filling out all the required forms was a real headache
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2
as in nuisance
something that is a source of irritation
one of the headaches of being a band teacher is never knowing if the school's music program will be cut
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Recent Examples of headache
Spencer Helliwell from Swindon, England, was diagnosed with medulloblastoma in March 2024 after developing a lazy eye and symptoms including dribbling and headaches, his mother Char Humphries told the BBC.
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Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
In villages of the Anka area of Zamfara, a state in northern Nigeria, dozens of severe abdominal pain, headache, and seizures.
—Tom Frieden, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Access to comprehensive care and standardized pathways for evaluating severe headaches can mean the difference between life and death.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Federica Bonifaci may just have relieved bridesmaids from the headache of finding flattering occasionwear with matching shoulder coverings for their summer weddings.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
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Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
In villages of the Anka area of Zamfara, a state in northern Nigeria, dozens of severe abdominal pain, headache, and seizures.
—Tom Frieden, Big Think, 30 Sep. 2025
Access to comprehensive care and standardized pathways for evaluating severe headaches can mean the difference between life and death.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
Federica Bonifaci may just have relieved bridesmaids from the headache of finding flattering occasionwear with matching shoulder coverings for their summer weddings.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headache
Noun
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Your entire life is tied to your job.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Some have said the move could have a positive impact on job opportunities.—
John Feng,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The students, identified by police as Kyle Anderson and Samuel Patten, both 18, were each charged with burglary in the second degree as a hate crime and criminal nuisance in the second degree, police said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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The insects can be a nuisance but won't cause structural damage or harm you.—
Andrea Beck,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The service lasted more than five hours, but the moment that stilled the crowd came when his widow, Erika, spoke of her husband’s killer in the language of absolution.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
27 Sep. 2025
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Here's everything to know about Kristil Krug's case and where her killer, Daniel Krug, is now.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Despite the growing frustration surrounding the play, Payton remains steadfast in his belief that the play should not be outlawed.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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New York — An explosion at a New York City apartment building blew off a floor-to-roof chunk of the high-rise – terrifying residents in the Bronx and fueling frustration and outrage as to how this could have happened.—
Holly Yan,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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State programs have helped offset some of the burden, but costs remain high, Hamm said.—
Sydney Barragan,
Oc Register,
27 Sep. 2025
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Indexing or eliminating caps would shift the burden from those least able to pay and smooth market frictions hurting families of all ages.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
27 Sep. 2025
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And with a team that has not been the biggest thorn in their side over the last 15 seasons.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Though often a thorn in conservatives’ side, Kennedy nevertheless regularly voted with the court’s right-leaning bloc.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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The Democratic nominee for mayor also gave a speech at an African Methodist church, an effort to bridge the gap with apprehensive Black voters.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
1 Oct. 2025
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The improved profitability came as Beijing intensified efforts to rein in excess supply and aggressive price wars that had hurt companies' bottom line.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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What is the worry for governments and what is the worry for ordinary civilians?—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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Fresh data revealed jobless claims far under expectations — suggesting layoffs remain limited and the labor market is holding firm despite Fed worries.—
Benzinga,
Freep.com,
27 Sep. 2025
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“Headache.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headache. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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