EARACHES Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

earaches

noun

plural of earache

as in stomachaches

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Noun

Once upon a time, the toothache plant (Acmella oleracea) was commonly used as a medicinal herb to make toothaches feel a bit better.

— Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 July 2026
In the 19th century, doctors offered cocaine for depression and toothaches.

— Hannah Kerman, STAT, 29 Apr. 2026

Definition of toothaches

Noun

For anyone living in a household where someone snores, wakes up with headaches or drags through the day, Jack Black’s candid podcast conversation about his CPAP machine offers a familiar reference point.

— Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 25 Sep. 2026
Long-term exposure can lead to long-term health consequences, including chronic bronchitis or asthma, inflammation of the lungs, headaches, memory loss and fatigue.

— Rebecca Smullin Dawson, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of headaches

Noun

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
Beyond common cold symptoms like a cough, sore throat and runny nose, people sick with COVID-19 often have body aches, shortness of breath and difficulty breathing, headache, fatigue, fever and loss of taste and/or smell.

— Ann Sheehan, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of aches

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