backache

noun

Definition of backachenext
as in headache

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Recent Examples of backache 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 Forty-somethings looking for a stay near nature without the backache of sleeping in a tent? — Jenny Willden, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Jan. 2026 Fluid moves differently in the body while in space, leading many crew members to feel stuffy, for example, or to experience headaches and backaches. — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 9 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for backache
Recent Examples of Synonyms for backache
  1. headache
  2. toothache
  3. ache
  4. stomachache
  5. colic
  6. earache
  7. pang
  8. discomfort
Noun
  • AutoCamp is also a short walk to the main drag, sparing guests the headache of the limited parking around shops and restaurants.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Friday provided a brief but clear reminder of what kind of headache that could be for opposing defensive coordinators.
    — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of headache
Noun
  • Days later, a dental scan for a toothache found a four-inch nail embedded near his prefrontal cortex.
    — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • The non-opioid tablet can be used by adults and children aged 12 and ​older for temporary relief of headaches, back pain, muscle aches, toothache, menstrual cramps and minor pain from arthritis, the FDA said.
    — Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 24 July 2026
Definition of toothache
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  • In your first trimester, exercises like bear crawls, side planks and bird dogs can reduce aches and pains later in pregnancy, like pelvic girdle pain, sometimes called lightning crotch.
    — Andee Tagle, NPR, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Symptoms typically develop between two to 14 days after exposure and include fever, chills, muscle aches, shortness of breath and coughing.
    — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of ache
Noun
  • That does not mean every headache, stomachache or sore joint after breast cancer is evidence of recurrence.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Mayo Clinic says deep breathing can become part of a bedtime routine, can help ease frequent headaches or stomachaches and can smooth transitions to new places or events.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of stomachache
Noun
  • This plant, also known as rose bay, may also cause drooling, abdominal pain, depression, colic and even death, according to the ASPCA.
    — Amy DeYoung, USA Today, 3 June 2026
  • 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
Definition of colic
Noun
  • Common symptoms include jaw pain, clicking or popping, headaches, earaches, difficulty chewing and ringing in the ears.
    — Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
  • The earache has faded, Oksana said.
    — Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Definition of earache
Noun
  • Statements by government lawyers that contradict the official White House line are not merely the results of pangs of conscience.
    — David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
  • Curtin admits to feeling a small pang when a guest drinks only water throughout the meal.
    — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Definition of pang
Noun
  • Pierce never disclosed what was causing the discomfort nor what the surgery was specifically done to correct.
    — James Boyd, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Risks and side effects Fertility hormone injections can cause some discomfort, but side effects are usually mild.
    — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of discomfort

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