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 Oshea Orchid, a local lawyer, filed the first class-action lawsuit in 2023 against the operators of the county’s second-largest landfill, alleging the fumes were sickening her neighbors, causing headaches and heart palpitations. — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026 Body mists are usually an easy win for anyone prone to headaches. — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 11 July 2026 Designed for home gardeners who want results without the hassle – no gas, no fumes, and no maintenance headaches. — ABC News, 10 July 2026 Some of the biggest travel headaches, however, have nothing to do with break-ins. — Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026 Katie Beloberk of Compass, who represented the purchasers, said the couple had considered buying land and building a home — but the listing checked their boxes without the headaches of a ground-up project. — David Caraccio updated July 8, Sacbee.com, 8 July 2026 The bacteria causes a serious pneumonia with symptoms like cough, fever, headaches, shortness of breath and nausea. — Cara Lynn Shultz, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026 Americans who have health insurance say prior authorization is the healthcare system’s biggest burden, causing administrative headaches while care is kept out of reach. — Miranda Yaver, The Conversation, 2 July 2026 Most people infected with the virus do not develop symptoms, but about one in five experience fever, headaches, body aches, vomiting, diarrhea or a rash. — Brittany Miller, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026

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Noun

Achieving growth relies on businesses of all sizes expanding where there’s confidence and capacity, leading to more jobs and a broader tax base.

— Jack Lavin, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026
Despite the availability of commuter buses and Metrolink rail services, many still drive to jobs in Los Angeles and surrounding communities because of differing work schedules and the need to travel to places not close to public transit stops.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of jobs

Noun

Rewarding The Long-Term Customer One of the most common frustrations in telecom is the belief that new customers get the best deals while long-term customers are left behind.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
Recent allegations of irregularities in government recruitment exams have only deepened frustrations among some young Indians.

— Ayushi Shah, CNN Money, 4 July 2026

Definition of frustrations

Noun

Neighbors who alerted the city believe the tree-killers likely struck on Saturday.

— Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026
Despite never being convicted for a crime related to the bodies found on his property, authorities believe that Baumeister is one of the country’s most prolific serial killers, with over one dozen victims.

— ForbesTV, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of killers

Noun

Besides being nuisances, many types carry diseases including West Nile virus, encephalitis, and canine heartworm.

— Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
If the nuisances continue at Albany Care, the city is seeking a court order to shut the facility down, separate from the state action.

— Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026

Definition of nuisances

Noun

Israel says major rehabilitation efforts won’t begin until Hamas is disarmed, and says construction equipment is dual-use and can serve military purposes.

— Bilal Shbeir, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
In other words, companies are expecting more from their comms division and a stronger ability to connect efforts with a bottom line.

— Michelle O'Connor, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of efforts

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Efforts to revitalize Pittsburgh often focus on issues such as economic burdens, housing affordability and job growth.

— Katelyn Frey, The Conversation, 10 July 2026
Financial institutions must still navigate unchanged FinCEN compliance burdens, requiring specialized tools and enhanced due diligence.

— Peter Su, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of burdens

Noun

And as Jones notes, much of that is due to the actors who’ve thrown themselves into the characters, thorns and all.

— Hannah Giorgis Yohannes, Vanity Fair, 13 July 2026
Later, after a half-day tour to the nearby towns of Lampa and Pucará, the team made magic again, with a lunch in a forest of towering Puya raimondii, otherworldly bromeliads with thorns like piranha teeth.

— Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026