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Recent Examples of backache
Other common symptoms include: Fever Chills Swollen lymph nodes
Exhaustion
Muscle aches and backache
Headache
Respiratory symptoms (e.g., sore throat, nasal congestion, or cough)
If you may have been exposed to mpox and experience any symptoms, contact your doctor, the CDC suggests.
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
Despite the backaches, headaches, high blood pressure, shortness of breath, sweating and various other physical manifestations from Clarke’s manifestation of the Murdaugh family patriarch, Jason was never going to actually catch up to Alex on the scale.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
And your lower trapezius muscles weaken and strain against the upward pull, leading to backaches and pain around the scapulae.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
One of our testers, who deals with backaches, says the EcoCloud is pressure-relieving in their lower lumbar area.
—Claudia Fisher, SELF, 27 Sep. 2024
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Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 10 Dec. 2025
Despite the backaches, headaches, high blood pressure, shortness of breath, sweating and various other physical manifestations from Clarke’s manifestation of the Murdaugh family patriarch, Jason was never going to actually catch up to Alex on the scale.
—Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 11 Nov. 2025
And your lower trapezius muscles weaken and strain against the upward pull, leading to backaches and pain around the scapulae.
—Dana Santas, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2025
One of our testers, who deals with backaches, says the EcoCloud is pressure-relieving in their lower lumbar area.
—Claudia Fisher, SELF, 27 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backache
Noun
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However, the ink was barely dry when new revelations emerged last week that pose a fresh headache for Cannon.—
Jasmine Laws,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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Authorities said Koc and Alshmari attacked the victim, causing a split lip and headaches.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Nelson believes his brother could not speak clearly because the toothache had developed into an abscess and his jaw had swollen.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
30 Mar. 2026
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But that pattern of inequality was roughly consistent across space, unlike the sharp modern gaps between countries, and even kings and popes died of illnesses and suffered from toothaches like everyone else.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
25 Mar. 2026
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These soft, breathable and moisture-wicking compression socks help reduce swelling, and relieve aches and fatigue.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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In retrospect, taken collectively, much of McCarthy’s work as an actor, filmmaker and journalist hinges on the friendship motif — that primordial ache to belong, that yearning to be seen.—
Malina Saval,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Mar. 2026
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That’s right, Mel’s sister is waiting in chairs with a terrible stomachache.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
6 Mar. 2026
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Salmonella in pets, as in humans, can lead to diarrhea, which can get bloody, vomiting, fever and stomachaches.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Parents of children with IBS, colic, or other GI disorders are often doing everything right and still watch their child struggle.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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His digestive system was wrecked by recurring dysentery and colic, and the calomel prescribed by his doctors only made things worse.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The earache has faded, Oksana said.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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Shortly after, Bom, of Germany, also developed a sore throat and earache too.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
Noun
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The book cover trend, imbued with nostalgia for childhood, promises fiction that grapples with the pangs of adulthood in an age of precarity.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Mar. 2026
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Minnesota fans may have had some mild pangs over parting with Buium or Rossi, but a mid- to late-20s pick for arguably the best defenseman on the planet?—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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At least the looseness of discomfort was made tangible now, defined by both taste and texture.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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Despite these capabilities, the technology still faces limitations—early adopters report issues such as short battery life, overheating and discomfort during extended wear.—
Thomas Westerholm,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Backache.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backache. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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