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
Prices for those red orbs have soared more than any other food product over the past year to cement a spot as one of the consumer headaches du jour.
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Matt Sedensky, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Chinese immigrant parents often only see their children’s physical symptoms, like headaches or loss of appetite.
—Huaying Wang, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
Others have reported respiratory issues or headaches, and will go to a doctor for an evaluation.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Officials say planning ahead will be key – and could mean the difference between a smooth trip and a costly headache.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 28 May 2026
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Matt Sedensky, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Chinese immigrant parents often only see their children’s physical symptoms, like headaches or loss of appetite.
—Huaying Wang, The Conversation, 29 May 2026
Others have reported respiratory issues or headaches, and will go to a doctor for an evaluation.
—Sean Emery, Oc Register, 29 May 2026
Officials say planning ahead will be key – and could mean the difference between a smooth trip and a costly headache.
—Amelia Mugavero, CBS News, 28 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headache
Noun
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On one side were Carson’s years growing up in provincial Columbus, Georgia, and the succession of Southern towns to which her husband’s job had called them.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
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Kory Kantenga, head of economics for the Americas at LinkedIn, explained how the high prices consumers are seeing at gas pumps may affect their teenager’s ability to land a job at their local grocer.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Plaskolite was cited for causing a public nuisance, according to AQMD documents.—
Jason Henry,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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When to See a Doctor For the vast majority of new parents, dry skin is a temporary, frustrating nuisance that resolves as your hormones stabilize and your body adjusts to its new rhythm.—
Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal,
Parents,
28 May 2026
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Christine Russo, sister of The Crash victim Dominic Russo, is infuriated the Netflix documentary has brought fame to her brother's killer, Mackenzie Shirilla.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
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The killer, wearing all black, got away and has not been caught.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
28 May 2026
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Teachers, nurses and doctors across the country regularly sound alarms about being overworked and underfunded, and many end up leaving their public jobs in frustration at impossible conditions.—
Ola Morris Innset,
The Dial,
2 June 2026
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Big Pharma is betting that its messaging machine can outlast public frustration — lawmakers should call their bluff.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2026
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European participation is essential to increase legitimacy, improve enforcement, and reinforce the principle that Europe must carry more of the burden for European security.—
David A. Deptula,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Players are allowed to want to play at a time slot that maximizes their chances for winning; pushing for scheduling that benefits the women’s tour shouldn’t have to be their burden to bear during a Grand Slam.—
Matthew Futterman,
New York Times,
31 May 2026
Noun
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Some have thorns or spines, others have poisonous leaves or berries, and still others have…elaborate chemical defense alarm systems?—
Regina G. Barber,
NPR,
3 June 2026
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The eight bedrooms—four of which can be joined to make two family suites—are set far apart on a gravel pathway through the winter thorn forest (the furthest a brisk five-minute walk from the living area).—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Eco effort Lake George is widely recognized as one of the cleanest and clearest lakes in the nation.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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The firing is sure to trigger even more scrutiny of CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss and her controversial efforts to overhaul the network news division.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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While there were some concerns about Clark’s availability leading into last week’s Fever-Valkyries game, those worries proved short-lived.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
28 May 2026
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There was a worry that Anunoby would once again miss a significant amount of time in the playoffs due to injury.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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“Headache.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headache. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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