1
: pain in the head
2
: a vexatious or baffling situation or problem
… meetings had become a giant headache.—
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I'm starting to get a headache.
The symptoms include fever and headache.
The city's biggest headache is traffic.
Managing your finances can be a real headache.
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Stay prepared for those just-in-case scenarios by stocking everything from itch creams and allergy meds to cold and headache remedies.
—Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
For young children, anxiety might show up as physical complaints like tummy aches or headaches, while older kids may feel nervous and struggle to concentrate.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 14 June 2026
For Zandalasini, she was originally diagnosed with a jaw injury before dealing with a headache the next day.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Some wearers experienced side effects including headache, lowered mood and discomfort wearing the glasses, though similar issues showed up with non-filtering lenses too.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
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Betsy Cribb Watson, Southern Living, 14 June 2026
For young children, anxiety might show up as physical complaints like tummy aches or headaches, while older kids may feel nervous and struggle to concentrate.
—Kimberly Zapata, Parents, 14 June 2026
For Zandalasini, she was originally diagnosed with a jaw injury before dealing with a headache the next day.
—Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2026
Some wearers experienced side effects including headache, lowered mood and discomfort wearing the glasses, though similar issues showed up with non-filtering lenses too.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 June 2026
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“Headache.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/headache. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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