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
Hantavirus, a rare disease typically caused by exposure to infected rodents’ urine or feces, can cause headaches, fever, gastrointestinal issues and respiratory problems.
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Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Patient groups are jockeying for exemptions from Medicaid work requirements, but the unusually fast implementation timeline for states is causing headaches.
—John Wilkerson, STAT, 12 May 2026
Nearly half infected have headaches, dizziness, chills and abdominal programs.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Surprisingly, Asia, which faces travel headaches linked to the disruption of Gulf airport hubs, is out of in force led by Japan, which is the focus of this year.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 May 2026
Many refugees came to her complaining of the headaches and sores and bodily pains that come from extreme stress and extreme boredom, of bedding on cold floors and being awoken through the night by explosions.
—James Verini, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
Makary’s efforts on drug reviews were overshadowed by internal conflicts and upheavals that created headaches for drugmakers, investors and patients.
—Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Amid the Iran War, gas and oil prices have continued to fluctuate, causing headaches and concern for drivers across the country and in Philadelphia.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 11 May 2026
However, some possible headaches come along with this reward.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Patient groups are jockeying for exemptions from Medicaid work requirements, but the unusually fast implementation timeline for states is causing headaches.
—John Wilkerson, STAT, 12 May 2026
Nearly half infected have headaches, dizziness, chills and abdominal programs.
—Adam Thompson, CBS News, 12 May 2026
Surprisingly, Asia, which faces travel headaches linked to the disruption of Gulf airport hubs, is out of in force led by Japan, which is the focus of this year.
—Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 12 May 2026
Many refugees came to her complaining of the headaches and sores and bodily pains that come from extreme stress and extreme boredom, of bedding on cold floors and being awoken through the night by explosions.
—James Verini, The Atlantic, 12 May 2026
Makary’s efforts on drug reviews were overshadowed by internal conflicts and upheavals that created headaches for drugmakers, investors and patients.
—Matthew Perrone, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Amid the Iran War, gas and oil prices have continued to fluctuate, causing headaches and concern for drivers across the country and in Philadelphia.
—Kaitlyn McCormick, USA Today, 11 May 2026
However, some possible headaches come along with this reward.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headaches
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Mom worked multiple jobs while also studying but sacrificed everything to make sure her son and daughter could have a bright future.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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And thousands of jobs have been cut in the process, with web infrastructure company Cloudflare and cryptocurrency firm Coinbase among the latest to announce staff cuts.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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Now, two and a half months after the start of the war, Sánchez’s frustrations are broadly shared by his peers in Europe.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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Trump has increasingly expressed frustrations when addressing rising prices at the gas pump, which pose a major political challenge for the president and Republicans during the 2026 midterm elections.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Translated, abundant capital is being directed toward the search for cures for the three biggest killers in the cancer realm.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The rogues’ gallery of killers released by the Parole Board came with rap sheets often marked by blatant disregard for human life.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
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The group highlighted the swift and professional actions of the pilots and firefighter first responders, noting that their efforts helped prevent the fire from spreading and ensured that all passengers were safely evacuated from the aircraft.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
10 May 2026
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After a series of coups by officers dissatisfied with lagging counterterrorism efforts, juntas in the three countries booted France altogether, establishing close ties with Russia instead.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2026
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Land use regulations were legally justified as preventing nuisances, but in reality, the goal of many municipal leaders was to promote socially and racially homogenous neighborhoods, protect property values and keep property taxes low.—
Michael Schill,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Previous modernization efforts The airport has previously suffered from a host of issues that have proved nuisances for travelers, including green liquid falling from the ceiling and broken escalators.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Another measure, Senate Bill 888, is also seeking to reduce property tax burdens for disabled veterans.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Shutoffs disproportionately affect households already facing high energy burdens and fewer housing protections.—
Anthony Nicome,
STAT,
13 May 2026
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Here’s one of several places where Footer’s biography runs into problems.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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After throwing three innings for Triple-A Sugar Land last week, Imai indicated a difference in major-league scouting reports contributed to his problems.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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Removing the thorns may help our favorite novels appeal to a wider audience, but such refinements make art feel as lifeless as Catherine Linton’s corpse at the end of Emerald Fennell’s film.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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That’s a whole lot of people — 24 of the 30 in this group alone — and Vought really isn’t helping their case with their hilariously corny promo of Jesus Christ himself passing the torch (or rather the crown of thorns).—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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“Headaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headaches. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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