COLICS Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

colics

noun

plural of colic

as in stomachaches

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In the 19th century, doctors offered cocaine for depression and toothaches.

— Hannah Kerman, STAT, 29 Apr. 2026
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

Definition of toothaches

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Around one in 13 people experience recurring morning headaches, research suggests, with women and those between the ages of 45 and 64 more likely to have them.

— Kathleen Felton, Washington Post, 17 July 2026
As body temperature rises and humidity limits the body’s ability to cool itself, mild symptoms such as cramps and headaches can progress to shortness of breath, dizziness, confusion, nausea, and ultimately life-threatening heat stroke.

— Laura Schifter, Time, 17 July 2026

Definition of headaches

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The illness can begin with flu-like symptoms, such as fatigue, body aches and loss of appetite.

— Erika Edwards, NBC news, 14 July 2026
Spreading through bites from infected mosquitoes, symptoms of West Nile could include fever, headache, nausea, body aches and a mild skin rash.

— Austin Turner, CBS News, 13 July 2026

Definition of aches

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When its inevitable end arrives, the sun’s core will exhaust the last traces of hydrogen fuel and kick off the first stellar death pangs.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 1 July 2026
Kanaal is king for indulging elevenses hunger pangs, providing cakes, cookies, tea, coffee, and made-to-order traditional Dutch sweets including stroopwafles and puffertjes.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 June 2026

Definition of pangs

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Their gripes aren’t just about Sirianni’s outbursts — which, in fairness, mirror those of so many Philly fans.

— Michael Silver, New York Times, 16 June 2026
Fela’s gripes are still present, but Nigeria’s storied musical tradition leaves little room for protest to reach mainstream and commercial success.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 May 2026

Definition of gripes

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