BACKACHES Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

backaches

noun

plural of backache

as in stomachaches

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Noun

Nearsightedness in childhood can mean headaches, learning difficulties and the cost and inconvenience of glasses or contacts.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026
Other areas researched include inflammation, headaches, lung function, arthritis, bone density, blood pressure and substance use.

— Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of headaches

Noun

Dining in the lounge is available all day to cater to international hunger pangs that don’t follow the same schedule as those of Spaniards.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
Now, the new smaller version is available for hunger pangs between meals as many consumers are replacing traditional meals with snacks throughout the day, according to Datassential.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of pangs

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Irwin’s Argan gripes), there are usually also some cute kids trying to get married and some derpy impediment to their union.

— Sara Holdren, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026
Chime in with your questions, concerns, gripes, and hopes, and be prepared to have your life changed for the better—or, at the very least, to laugh a lot.

— The New Yorker, New Yorker, 16 Oct. 2026

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