1
as in job
a dull, unpleasant, or difficult piece of work
filling out all the required forms was a real headache
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2
as in nuisance
something that is a source of irritation
one of the headaches of being a band teacher is never knowing if the school's music program will be cut
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Recent Examples of headache
That means companies planning on filing permits for new products, which must be approved by the TTB before the bottling process begins and the spirit pops onto the market, may run into a few headaches, The Spirits Business reported.
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
The property attracts hundreds of thousands of people each year, creating traffic and other headaches for nearby homeowners.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
Financing isn’t my headache anymore.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
In the years leading up to the French Revolution, Marie Antoinette lived under intense scrutiny and was prone to headaches and, no doubt, her fair share of hangovers, given the constant indulgences of palace life.
—Aleksandra Crapanzano, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025
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Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 Oct. 2025
The property attracts hundreds of thousands of people each year, creating traffic and other headaches for nearby homeowners.
—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2025
Financing isn’t my headache anymore.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 28 Oct. 2025
In the years leading up to the French Revolution, Marie Antoinette lived under intense scrutiny and was prone to headaches and, no doubt, her fair share of hangovers, given the constant indulgences of palace life.
—Aleksandra Crapanzano, The Atlantic, 27 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headache
Noun
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Cities are the engines for innovation, job creation and growth in most countries.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
29 Oct. 2025
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Rosensweig, a former top executive at Yahoo who joined Chegg as CEO in 2010, stepped down from the post in April 2024, handing the job to Schultz, who was operating chief at the time.—
Annie Palmer,
CNBC,
28 Oct. 2025
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In Shea Carney's house, those beverage bottles and cans eligible for a 10-cent deposit return have become more of a nuisance than a useful income boost.—
Keith Matheny,
Freep.com,
30 Oct. 2025
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South Milwaukee requires exotic or wild animal owners to get a permit from the City Health Department, which can be denied if the animal poses a danger or nuisance.—
Quinn Clark,
jsonline.com,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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For two decades, an unidentified serial killer terrorized young couples throughout small towns in Florence, Italy.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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Christopher Revak, who took his own life after being charged with murder, may have been a serial killer, police believe.—
Jenna Sundel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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With appointment supporters in the majority, Canepa expressed frustration.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
29 Oct. 2025
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Now, Kiya Tomlin’s journey into fashion started with frustration.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
29 Oct. 2025
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That brings China’s current tariff burden down from about 57 percent to around 47 percent.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Oct. 2025
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Earlier this month, lawmakers in the state tasked by DeWine with finding a solution to the heavy property tax burden shouldered by Ohio homeowners came up with 20 different proposals.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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To eat the nopales, remove the spines (spikes, thorns, or barbs) and use them raw in salads or cooked in soups or tacos.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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What fantastic fantasies will lure risk-seeking treasure hunters to breach the massive walls of iron thorns surrounding mysterious radioactive caverns buried deep in the deserts?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In recent days, the grassroots effort has spread, as messages offering and seeking assistance are cut, copied and pasted throughout communities big and small, connecting neighbors and finding those in need tangible help.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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Hendrix and Bersten received a 36 for their efforts last week.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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For Dillon Robertson, 32, money is a constant worry.—
Elena Moore,
NPR,
2 Nov. 2025
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The latter film was made based on the confessions of young people living in Latvia who openly spoke of patronizing teachers and parents, worries for the future and fears over fallout from the Chernobyl nuclear disaster.—
Will Tizard,
Variety,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Headache.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headache. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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