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 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 Florida saw some tropical headaches in the years that followed, including brushes with Dennis, Katrina and Wilma in 2005 and the flooding of Tropical Storm Fay in 2008. — Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026 Since the fire, residents have reported experiencing scratchy throats, headaches and nausea because of the ongoing smell. — Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026 Other possible symptoms include anxiety, dizziness, and headaches. — Dr. Onaola Adedeji, ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026 Thomas Zordani flew from his home in Denver to Phoenix for a consultation with a Mayo Clinic neurosurgeon, hoping to find out what could be done to treat his debilitating headaches after worrisome brain scan findings. — Julie Appleby, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 Symptoms can include headaches, seizures, nausea and behavioral changes. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 12 Aug. 2026 Is there an offensive player in camp who has been giving you headaches? — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 12 Aug. 2026

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Noun

The Republican nominee also said the work agreements that allow many state employees to perform their jobs remotely need reform as well.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 14 Aug. 2026
While the good-paying white-collar jobs in the ‘burbs are getting slashed, the substantial workforce Capital One inherited from Discover in the city of Chicago largely has been spared.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of jobs

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Again, there were far fewer serial killers in Murphy’s own tales, but the message was the same.

— Hunter Ingram, Variety, 12 Aug. 2026
Nearly 30 years ago, rap superstar Tupac Shakur was headed to an afterparty in Las Vegas when he was gunned down in a drive-by shooting, his unknown killers speeding away from the scene in a white Cadillac.

— Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 9 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

Watching that drama play out, Horsley led efforts for the county to buy Tunitas Creek Beach and to build amenities there.

— Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
The source said the WNBA isn’t speeding up its processes thanks to efforts to mock the league or manufacture controversy.

— Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of efforts

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More seats, more problems Part of the solution is fixing predictable design flaws — like ensuring flight attendants can actually see passengers over high privacy walls — early in the development process to avoid last-minute delays.

— Edward Russell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
And that could cause scores of other problems for our country.

— Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of problems

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Elections were still routinely held, largely free from undue burdens or autocratic manipulation.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
These burdens can discourage families from returning and, in some cases, contribute to their decision not to visit at all.

— Jillian Turanovic, The Conversation, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of burdens

Noun

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
These networks used to buffer against isolation and economic displacement—the thorns of modern life that make partnership more valuable yet love more difficult to find.

— Faith Hill, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026