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as in jobs
a dull, unpleasant, or difficult piece of work
filling out all the required forms was a real headache
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as in frustrations
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 headaches
Folks who live close to data centers have reported headaches, vertigo, nausea, sleep disturbances, ear pain and hypertension, the institute website says.
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Greta Cross, USA Today, 2 June 2026
People in the trial reported similar side effects to those from mRNA Covid vaccines — flu-like symptoms including chills and headaches — that only lasted a couple of days.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 1 June 2026
That has the potential to cause real headaches for Carolina, especially with how the former two have played.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Surrounded by trees and mountain landscapes, the transparent structure delivers the atmosphere of an outdoor wedding while sidestepping many of the logistical headaches that come with weather-dependent venues.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 31 May 2026
First symptoms often include extreme tiredness, headaches, swollen lymph nodes and muscle aches.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
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.
—Matt Sedensky, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome causes fatigue, fever, muscle aches, abdominal problems, headaches, chills and dizziness in the early stages, and late symptoms include chest tightness, coughing, shortness of breath and lungs filling with fluid.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The incident left him with frequent headaches, anxiety and memory loss, and exacerbated his gastritis.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Greta Cross, USA Today, 2 June 2026
People in the trial reported similar side effects to those from mRNA Covid vaccines — flu-like symptoms including chills and headaches — that only lasted a couple of days.
—Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC news, 1 June 2026
That has the potential to cause real headaches for Carolina, especially with how the former two have played.
—Dom Luszczyszyn, New York Times, 31 May 2026
Surrounded by trees and mountain landscapes, the transparent structure delivers the atmosphere of an outdoor wedding while sidestepping many of the logistical headaches that come with weather-dependent venues.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 31 May 2026
First symptoms often include extreme tiredness, headaches, swollen lymph nodes and muscle aches.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, PEOPLE, 30 May 2026
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.
—Matt Sedensky, Fortune, 29 May 2026
Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome causes fatigue, fever, muscle aches, abdominal problems, headaches, chills and dizziness in the early stages, and late symptoms include chest tightness, coughing, shortness of breath and lungs filling with fluid.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
The incident left him with frequent headaches, anxiety and memory loss, and exacerbated his gastritis.
—Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headaches
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The plan both helps train entry-level workers to be substance use counselors, case managers and community health workers and also offers zero-interest forgivable loans to workers already in those jobs.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2026
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The April jobs report came in well ahead of consensus, reflecting the resilience of the economy in the face of rising oil prices and Iran war uncertainty.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,Zev Fima,
CNBC,
31 May 2026
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Lahn seized on those frustrations.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
3 June 2026
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Body language aside, Brown also didn’t share his frustrations publicly, declining to speak with reporters.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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And yet, from a biological perspective, crocodiles aren’t chaotic killers.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The black widow is not only the namesake of an Avenger, but used as a term for female serial killers that take out their husbands and boyfriends, as black widow spiders sometimes eat their male partners.—
Eva Flowe
May 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 May 2026
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Now, our students see through the basic PR/marketing efforts.—
Billee Howard,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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At a base outside of Khomeyn in mid-April, an image showed at least 10 construction vehicles engaged in efforts to reopen one entrance.—
Tamara Qiblawi,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
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For buyers whose lives are otherwise optimized to the point of abstraction, taking on those tangible nuisances can feel almost noble.—
Spencer Elliott,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
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Japanese beetles and slugs are pesky nuisances that will go after the basil in your garden.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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The tool breaks cases down by age, race and neighborhood, revealing that seniors, Black residents and inland valley communities bear disproportionate heat burdens tied to poverty, outdoor work and lack of cooling.—
Blanca Begert,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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And how, despite all the benefits and all the attention and revenue it’s brought to the series, all media, marketing, and sponsorship commitments are ultimately burdens for the drivers.—
Jerry Perez,
The Drive,
4 June 2026
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Common travel regrets stem from preventable issues like poor planning, budget problems, and choosing the wrong companions.—
Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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The inability to forgive was causing seismic problems in their lives.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
2 June 2026
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Other diamonds have spikier settings resembling thorns.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Thanks to four layers of latex and a 3750D elastic outer fabric, the inner hose is protected from pesky things like thorns and sharp corners.—
Quincy Bulin,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 May 2026
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“Headaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headaches. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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