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
Talk to your healthcare provider before trying herbs or natural remedies for headaches.
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Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025
Not that Julian seems like he’s ever given someone more than a headache or a broken heart.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
Foodborne listeria infections can trigger high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea and abdominal pain, and could also cause miscarriage or stillbirth, according to the alert.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
If the potatoes are largely affected, eating them can cause stomach upset, headaches, or worse.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
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Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 9 Sep. 2025
Not that Julian seems like he’s ever given someone more than a headache or a broken heart.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 9 Sep. 2025
Foodborne listeria infections can trigger high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea and abdominal pain, and could also cause miscarriage or stillbirth, according to the alert.
—Anna Commander, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
If the potatoes are largely affected, eating them can cause stomach upset, headaches, or worse.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headache
Noun
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Many have been fired from their jobs, disciplined, or publicly shamed for criticizing the conservative commentator.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Google began dropping degree requirements for a wide range of jobs in 2024, shifting focus to proof of skills and real-world projects.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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According to the California Penal Code, a nuisance can be charged as a misdemeanor.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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The recent interference with the European Commission President’s aircraft showed how quickly GPS denial can shift from nuisance to geopolitical signal.—
Kapil Kajal,
Interesting Engineering,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The killing ignited a social media firestorm amid a statewide search for the killer.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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His alleged killer, 22-year-old Tyler Robinson, is awaiting a court date, and his motivations are unknown.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
13 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There have been frustrations over how long the process has taken, with the leadership uncertainty further complicated by the exit of CEO Alex Mahon over the summer.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
10 Sep. 2025
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Poor Harriet, a gallery assistant who has been harassed since the pilot, gets the brunt of Laura’s frustration.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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The stress of finding housing, steady work, and a supportive environment can be overwhelming, especially when paired with the burden of rebuilding trust.—
Walter Pavlo,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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The new third line can ease the burden Coach Craig Berube has high hopes for newcomer Nicolas Roy as his 3C, and that’s with good reason.—
James Mirtle,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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An assertive Iran has been especially a thorn in the side of Saudi Arabia, which strives to be the dominant Muslim majority power in the region.—
David Mednicoff,
The Conversation,
9 Sep. 2025
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For the second straight season, Geno Smith has proven to be a thorn in the Patriots’ side, even if the veteran quarterback doesn’t see it that way.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
8 Sep. 2025
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Republicans were unfazed by Democrats threatening to withhold their votes, accusing them of hypocrisy for condemning GOP efforts to win policy concessions in past funding battles.—
Ramsey Touchberry,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Jackie Young made 4-of-6 from the 3-point line as part of her efforts, finishing with 18 points, seven assists, and three steals, with Jewell Loyd (14 points) and Dana Evans (13 points) contributing well off the bench.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Sep. 2025
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The worry is that these aren’t simple, one-off glitches, but systemic flaws with the way that generative tools are designed and built, and a lack of accountability for the behavior of AI algorithms.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Taxes at that level were essentially a blockade on commerce between the world's two largest economies, causing worries about global growth that led to negotiations that ratcheted down the tariffs being levied by both nations.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
14 Sep. 2025
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“Headache.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headache. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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