HEADACHES Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

headaches

noun

plural of headache

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 But in some cases, West Nile can reach the brain and cause extreme headaches, meningitis, tremors, convulsions and paralysis. — Mary Randolph, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2026 That is notable from a club who have faced their fair share of regulatory headaches in recent seasons. — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 Harvard Health notes that for some conditions such as insomnia or migraine headaches, a magnesium supplement may be worth a try, but readers should run it by a doctor first. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 21 Aug. 2026 The closures are already creating headaches for commuters, with one driver telling WTOP her commute is worse than cherry blossom season. — Mike Stunson, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 Some of those initiatives, however, have meant new headaches for the agency. — Matthew Perrone, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 But some of those initiatives have created new headaches for the agency. — Ali Swenson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026 According to a GoFundMe set up to fund her ongoing treatment, severe headaches and blurred vision were among the initial symptoms Katie experienced before her cancer diagnosis. — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026 Aviation pro Andres Celis says large roller bags that don’t fit properly in overhead bins can create unnecessary headaches during boarding as crew members try to find a place for them. — Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026

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Noun

Denver is facing a $200 million budget deficit in 2026 and has laid off 169 city workers, cut city services and left hundreds of city jobs unfilled because of the budget squeeze.

— Brian Maass, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
New headquarters, new jobs The combined company will establish Southeast offices in Sandy Springs at the headquarters of Cox Communications.

— AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of jobs

Noun

The typical victims are old, poor, and socially isolated residents of disadvantaged areas, making heat waves invisible killers of people largely invisible in public life.

— Eric Klinenberg, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
Has playing Bret or playing around in the world of The Shards rubbed off on you in terms of going down rabbit holes about Hollywood’s history around cults and serial killers?

— Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of killers

Noun

Others argued that the report seems to cast members of the media as nuisances to be dealt with, while ignoring instances in which journalists were targeted by law enforcement.

— Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026
The Kansas City City Council approved a trio of ordinances on Thursday aimed at vacant properties that become nuisances and staving off demolition of historic buildings.

— Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of nuisances

Noun

The pair also exchanged views on recent diplomatic efforts aimed at advancing political and diplomatic solutions, the statement read, without going into further details.

— August 20, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
But her frustration piles up as her efforts to track the package down repeatedly fail.

— Keith Phipps, Vulture, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of efforts

Noun

The app now allows tipsters to report 46 specific kinds of park problems, instead of just submitting general parks complaints.

— Point Loma-Ob Monthly, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
Promotion problems in the department Kennon also alleges department decisions about assignments and promotions ultimately left her unable to compete for a captain position.

— Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of problems

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Lower taxes and regulatory burdens have certainly helped to fuel corporate spending, with the Treasury department reporting that business investment rose nearly 10% in the first half of the year.

— Diane Brady, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026
That other facilities might have some similar regulatory burdens does not change the fact that none of them are required to comply with HB 1276.

— Anna Alejo, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of burdens

Noun

Their kickers’ health and performance for years have been one of the thorns in the team’s side.

— Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
In many species, the pronotum extends over the body to form elaborate shapes that resemble thorns, buds, or other plant structures, providing excellent camouflage.

— Markis Hill, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026