earaches

noun

plural of earache
as in stomachaches

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  1. toothaches
  2. headaches
  3. aches
Noun
  • 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
Noun
  • According to a GoFundMe set up to fund her ongoing treatment, severe headaches and blurred vision were among the initial symptoms Katie experienced before her cancer diagnosis.
    — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Aviation pro Andres Celis says large roller bags that don’t fit properly in overhead bins can create unnecessary headaches during boarding as crew members try to find a place for them.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of headaches
Noun
  • Arenado said he's used to the normal aches and pains at this stage of his career, especially when playing the day after a night game.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
  • In your first trimester, exercises like bear crawls, side planks and bird dogs can reduce aches and pains later in pregnancy, like pelvic girdle pain, sometimes called lightning crotch.
    — Andee Tagle, NPR, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of aches
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