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
Common symptoms include headaches, fever, diarrhea, muscle weakness, tingling or numbness, neck stiffness or flu-like symptoms.
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Christa Swanson, CBS News, 17 June 2026
This first patient had fever, headaches, muscle pain, malaise, loss of appetite, diarrhea and abdominal pain, among other symptoms.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
That could mean bigger headaches for state Medicaid agencies, more people needlessly losing insurance, and eroded access to care for everyone.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Those symptoms include insomnia, decreased appetite, substance use, GI distress, and frequent headaches.
—Heather Grossmann, Parents, 16 June 2026
These are the major events that the airport authority warns could cause headaches for travelers.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Persistent headaches, scratchy throats and that foggy, fatigued feeling that never quite lifts may not be a virus or seasonal pollen.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
Cervical headaches can be caused by impacts to the neck and head area, which catchers are regularly subjected to with foul balls and even backswings off the face mask.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
However, the headaches didn't go away after Cara completed the tests.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Christa Swanson, CBS News, 17 June 2026
This first patient had fever, headaches, muscle pain, malaise, loss of appetite, diarrhea and abdominal pain, among other symptoms.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026
That could mean bigger headaches for state Medicaid agencies, more people needlessly losing insurance, and eroded access to care for everyone.
—Lisa Jarvis, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Those symptoms include insomnia, decreased appetite, substance use, GI distress, and frequent headaches.
—Heather Grossmann, Parents, 16 June 2026
These are the major events that the airport authority warns could cause headaches for travelers.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 16 June 2026
Persistent headaches, scratchy throats and that foggy, fatigued feeling that never quite lifts may not be a virus or seasonal pollen.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 8 June 2026
Cervical headaches can be caused by impacts to the neck and head area, which catchers are regularly subjected to with foul balls and even backswings off the face mask.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 8 June 2026
However, the headaches didn't go away after Cara completed the tests.
—Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 6 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headaches
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Courts are also deciding lawsuits over whether workers were illegally fired in retaliation for doing their jobs under previous administrations.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Washington — While millions of Americans are struggling to find jobs in a tough labor market, healthcare is emerging as a lifeline for career changers.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Putting those questions up front helps avoid the tenant frustrations that have dogged parts of the industry as operators expand, contract or change hands.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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Local media reported the clashes involving small groups of migrants erupted because of frustrations at the delays in them returning home.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 June 2026
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Heuermann has been a voracious reader in jail, but Toulon said the inmate’s preference for violent crime and mystery novels -- some about serial killers -- concerns him.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 June 2026
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The right wing rallied around killers like Kyle Rittenhouse, who shot three protesters in Kenosha, making Rittenhouse a minor celebrity on the right wing speaking circuit.—
Jack Crosbie,
Rolling Stone,
12 June 2026
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And even then, referees seemed to regard injuries as nuisances that stopped the flow of the game.—
Joshua P. Cohen,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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Onions will repel not only aphids and spider mites, but also larger garden nuisances, like deer.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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So many individual efforts just to keep the puck out of our net.—
Mark Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Bodies; projects; efforts; ideals.—
Eugenie Brinkema,
ARTnews.com,
14 June 2026
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Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere had praised the crown princess for being open about her condition and said this could help others suffering from similar problems.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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In 2018, Anas Aremeyaw Anas, an investigative journalist famous for wearing a beaded mask to hide his identity, exposed just how deep Ghana’s football problems ran by releasing a documentary that was screened at cinemas and theatres across the country.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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The pair defended the measure’s stricter voting thresholds as a necessary check on government power, asserting that taxpayers deserve the ultimate say at the ballot box before taking on new financial burdens.—
Ryan Macasero,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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The company also changed its products in response to environmental burdens.—
Monica Sanders,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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However, some homeowners may be wary of planting roses because of their heavy thorns—especially in households with children or pets.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
15 June 2026
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Often reaching up to six feet tall, these bushes, also known as brambles, have sharp thorns covering their branches.—
Heather Bien,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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“Headaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headaches. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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