1
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
And constant headaches coming from upstairs.
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David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
But that will not solve all their scheduling headaches.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Low exposure can cause headaches, memory loss, balance problems and fatigue.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Spencer Helliwell from Swindon, England, was diagnosed with medulloblastoma in March 2024 after developing a lazy eye and symptoms including dribbling and headaches, his mother Char Humphries told the BBC.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Access to comprehensive care and standardized pathways for evaluating severe headaches can mean the difference between life and death.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
The novel immerses the reader in the world of a Carpathian village in the 1970s, where the main character Darusya lives, whom the locals consider mute and mentally retarded due to attacks of headaches, although none of them guesses the true reasons for her behavior and defiance.
—Nelly Klos
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
Changes are coming to a busy intersection in growing North Ada County — and, for the time being, so are some traffic headaches.
—Idaho Statesman, 29 Sep. 2025
Most people suffer muscle aches, headaches, balance problems, fatigue and high fevers.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
David Hudnall, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2025
But that will not solve all their scheduling headaches.
—Matt Slater, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Low exposure can cause headaches, memory loss, balance problems and fatigue.
—Noelle Phillips, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
Spencer Helliwell from Swindon, England, was diagnosed with medulloblastoma in March 2024 after developing a lazy eye and symptoms including dribbling and headaches, his mother Char Humphries told the BBC.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2025
Access to comprehensive care and standardized pathways for evaluating severe headaches can mean the difference between life and death.
—The New Yorker, New Yorker, 29 Sep. 2025
The novel immerses the reader in the world of a Carpathian village in the 1970s, where the main character Darusya lives, whom the locals consider mute and mentally retarded due to attacks of headaches, although none of them guesses the true reasons for her behavior and defiance.
—Nelly Klos
september 29, Literary Hub, 29 Sep. 2025
Changes are coming to a busy intersection in growing North Ada County — and, for the time being, so are some traffic headaches.
—Idaho Statesman, 29 Sep. 2025
Most people suffer muscle aches, headaches, balance problems, fatigue and high fevers.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headaches
Noun
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When asked about whether as many as 300,000 workers could lose their jobs, Vought emphasized the administration’s broader goal of shrinking Washington’s reach.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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The move means crucial jobs data will not be released on schedule, clouding the outlook for the Federal Reserve just weeks ahead of its next meeting.—
Tasmin Lockwood,Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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Protests in Morocco and Madagascar, two disparate and distant African countries, highlight the younger generation’s frustrations over enduring years of poor governance.—
Greg Dixon,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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Two days later, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman Brendan Carr voiced his frustrations over Kimmel's comments and ABC temporarily pulled Kimmel from the air, while broadcasters Sinclair and Nexstar continued to preempt the show following its return on Sept 23.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In the minutes leading up to the end of the show, Gein has a vision of several serial killers ushering him to the afterlife.—
Lea Veloso,
StyleCaster,
6 Oct. 2025
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Gein was also the inspiration for other killers in pop culture, including Leatherface in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre and Buffalo Bill in The Silence of the Lambs.—
Christopher Rudolph,
PEOPLE,
4 Oct. 2025
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One person close to White House staff’s efforts to keep the president informed acknowledged that his information diet has narrowed since the first term.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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The fire suppression efforts involve five engines, one water tender, two dozers and one hand crew.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Decades ago, marshes were considered nuisances, soggy flats to be drained, dried, and made waterproof with liberal coatings of asphalt.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Organizers said donations will help ease medical and financial burdens for the family during his recovery.—
Natalie Davies,
Freep.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Yes, incoming transfers such as Morris and Taylor have eased the line’s burdens, but much of the credit belongs to program mainstays such as senior left tackle McKale Boley.—
David Teel,
Miami Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
Noun
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There are still problems on defense.—
Matt Hayes,
USA TODAY,
3 Oct. 2025
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The path forward But whoever wins, securing the party leadership is just the first step – and a host of problems await.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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Since his introduction in Peacemaker’s first season, the sarcastic, Cheeto-devouring martial arts expert has been one of the sharpest thorns in the sides of the 11th Street Kids.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
3 Oct. 2025
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One was treated for minor injuries, likely from rose-bush thorns, Christensen said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
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“Headaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headaches. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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