EARACHE Synonyms: 43 Similar and Opposite Words

earache

noun

Definition of earache

as in toothache

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Recent Examples of earache The earache has faded, Oksana said. — Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026 Shortly after, Bom, of Germany, also developed a sore throat and earache too. — Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025 Can anything reduce or eliminate the persistent sore throat or earache? — Sayaka Blickenderfer, Health, 21 Nov. 2024 In some cases, students may even attend with an earache, diarrhea or wheezing, according to the health department’s guidelines. — Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for earache

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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

Noun

These include a severe or persistent headache, changes in vision such as blurred vision or seeing spots, pain in the upper abdomen, significant swelling of the face or hands, shortness of breath, and nausea or vomiting later in pregnancy.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
But in some cases, West Nile can reach the brain and cause extreme headaches, meningitis, tremors, convulsions and paralysis.

— Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of headache

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If cancer has spread to nearby tissues or organs, other signs may include difficulty or pain with peeing, loss of appetite and weight, dull backache or swelling in your legs, pelvic and abdominal pain, diarrhea and fatigue.

— Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
Each tablet contains 200 milligrams of ibuprofen and is one of the best over-the-counter pain relievers for those suffering from conditions such as muscular aches, minor arthritis pain, toothache, backache, menstrual cramps or minor aches.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026

Definition of backache

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

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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

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Composed of poetic extracts from interviews Kapla recorded with residents of a settlement deep in the Swedish forest, this book offers a collage of everyday gripes, lyricism expressed in everyday language, and unexpected glimpses of the sublime.

— The Week US, TheWeek, 26 Aug. 2026
Most of the consternation comes from fans who believe their favorite team or conference is being under-ranked or under-represented, so if that's your particular gripe, fear not.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026

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