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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
The event’s ticket policies are also a common point of discussion, one that causes frequent headaches and confusion for organizers and fans alike.
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Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The war also caused gasoline and diesel prices to surge, causing further headaches for farmers.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Lyme disease can bring about flu-like symptoms, headaches, fever and chills.
—Mary Eber, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Feeding wildlife creates additional logistical headaches, especially when fresh fruits and vegetables are required but storage space is limited.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
One-time payment, lifetime access, zero subscription headaches.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Building this into your trip early saves headaches later.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
The trigeminal nerve is also responsible for migraine headaches, which is why a brain freeze can feel a lot like a 30-second migraine.
—Julia Daye, Popular Science, 2 Apr. 2026
But other symptoms, including headaches, eye strain, and fatigue, can be triggered by the more physical traits of an office building, such as bright strip lighting, a lack of windows, or the smell of the carpets.
—Lindsay Dodgson, SELF, 2 Apr. 2026
Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 14 Apr. 2026
The war also caused gasoline and diesel prices to surge, causing further headaches for farmers.
—ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
Lyme disease can bring about flu-like symptoms, headaches, fever and chills.
—Mary Eber, CBS News, 13 Apr. 2026
Feeding wildlife creates additional logistical headaches, especially when fresh fruits and vegetables are required but storage space is limited.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2026
One-time payment, lifetime access, zero subscription headaches.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 13 Apr. 2026
Building this into your trip early saves headaches later.
—Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 3 Apr. 2026
The trigeminal nerve is also responsible for migraine headaches, which is why a brain freeze can feel a lot like a 30-second migraine.
—Julia Daye, Popular Science, 2 Apr. 2026
But other symptoms, including headaches, eye strain, and fatigue, can be triggered by the more physical traits of an office building, such as bright strip lighting, a lack of windows, or the smell of the carpets.
—Lindsay Dodgson, SELF, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headaches
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The Clairton plant provides 1,200 manufacturing jobs and hundreds of millions in tax revenue to the area.—
Stephanie Armour,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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New Gallup polling finds that while more employees are using AI frequently in their work, there’s been an uptick in alarm that new technologies will replace their jobs.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Teenagers scaled Budapest’s iconic Chain Bridge and blasted revolutionary anthems by artists whose songs captured young people’s frustrations with the regime.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Apr. 2026
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Brown voiced his frustrations with the Eagles’ passing offense during the regular season, then engaged in a screaming match with Sirianni during Philadelphia’s first-round playoff loss to the San Francisco 49ers.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
14 Apr. 2026
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As part of his guilty plea, Heuermann agreed to cooperate fully with the FBI’s behavioral analysis unit to help catch other serial killers.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Fortune,
10 Apr. 2026
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Salas was pronounced dead at the scene, and in the years since, investigators have been unable to track down his killers.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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In at least six instances, people have survived the operations, spurring efforts to find and rescue them in most cases.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Speaker Mike Johnson has previously been opposed to expulsion efforts and has argued that lawmakers deserve due process.—
John Parkinson,
ABC News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The end of the hibernation period in spring brings new bat movement, which means more nuisances for homes with roosts.—
Caden Perry,
jsonline.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Florida law shields shooting ranges, specifically, from being sued as nuisances.—
Christopher Spata,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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Their new accreditor would emphasize student outcomes, reduce administrative burdens and avoid diversity, equity and inclusion requirements adopted by some existing agencies.—
Garrett Shanley,
Miami Herald,
16 Apr. 2026
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Their budget also would boost education aid to cities and towns by $365 million per year, which would ease burdens on local property taxpayers to support their schools.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
15 Apr. 2026
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Hidden streaks of fat hiding between and within muscle fibers can signal serious health problems, said Akkaya, the lead author of a new study that analyzed how ultraprocessed food impacts intramuscular fat in people at risk for knee osteoporosis.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
14 Apr. 2026
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These are the root problems that can disrupt traffic at any moment, anywhere.—
Yunus Emre Tozal,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2026
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Also known as seaberry, Fried says this plant is notable for its resistance to deer because of its sharp thorns and tree-like height.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
14 Apr. 2026
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Use clean pruners to trim away shoots, thorns, or roots along the soil and to help maintain the tree’s size.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Headaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headaches. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.
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