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

Woodhouse, from Moreton Bay in Australia, north of Brisbane, noticed during a Thursday work shift that his toothache was joined by a fever and a wave of illness.

— Adam England, PEOPLE, 14 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of toothache

Noun

The usual symptoms include high fever, headache, stiffness and an overall feeling that resembles the flu.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2026
Budget cuts The unrest is adding to a major political headache for the government, which is about to start tough budget negotiations against a backdrop of division and economic turmoil.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of headache

Noun

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

Definition of colic

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

Soft, breathable and moisture-wicking, socks are designed to help improve circulation, reduce swelling and relieve aches and fatigue.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026
People who get sick typically develop a sudden high fever along with a pounding headache, pain behind the eyes and deep aches in the muscles, joints and bones.

— Andrés Henao, CNN Money, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of ache

Noun

My main gripe with the 11 Plus' design is its awkward balance.

— Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 27 Sep. 2026
The complaints, which range in focus from debt collection to credit reporting to payday loans and more, long served as a window into Americans’ gripes and struggles with various companies.

— Joel Jacobs, ProPublica, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of gripe

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