1
as in job
a dull, unpleasant, or difficult piece of work
filling out all the required forms was a real headache
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2
as in nuisance
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 headache
Physical symptoms often appear first, including headaches, muscle tension, disrupted sleep patterns, or constant fatigue.
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Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever include headache, fever, chills, aches, pains and nausea, which are usually accompanied by a rash that starts on the wrists and ankles, according to the extension.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2025
This syndrome involves symptoms like headache, blurry vision, and dry eyes.
—Sarah Bence, Health, 19 May 2025
Excessive amounts of protein can also lead to constipation, headaches, and bad breath, per the Mayo Clinic.
—Sarah Klein, Time, 19 May 2025
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Kara Dennison, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025
Symptoms of Rocky Mountain spotted fever include headache, fever, chills, aches, pains and nausea, which are usually accompanied by a rash that starts on the wrists and ankles, according to the extension.
—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2025
This syndrome involves symptoms like headache, blurry vision, and dry eyes.
—Sarah Bence, Health, 19 May 2025
Excessive amounts of protein can also lead to constipation, headaches, and bad breath, per the Mayo Clinic.
—Sarah Klein, Time, 19 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headache
Noun
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Here’s a look at the life lessons the Thunderbirds have learned from their work that can apply to any job or life stage.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
24 May 2025
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One incentive to keep trying is the success of Naïma (Samia Hilmi), who is preparing to move with her child into their own flat and is on track to secure a job as a railway ticket inspector.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 May 2025
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And these types of messages go beyond being a mere nuisance.—
Alana Wise,
NPR,
24 May 2025
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In 2011, the Supreme Court rejected a lawsuit brought by a group of states (including California) against a number of power companies, claiming that greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel generated electricity were a public nuisance under federal law.—
Josiah Neeley,
Oc Register,
21 May 2025
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In a classic horror premise (a school dance in the ’80s, no less), a killer is picking off Shadyside High’s prom-queen candidates one by one.—
Savannah Salazar,
Vulture,
23 May 2025
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Remembering Molly Elliott, killed by Louisiana Death Row inmate Their killer is facing execution by firing squad.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Tyler expresses frustration in hearing that from him and not from Brandon and Theresa themselves.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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Trump has expressed growing frustration with the rulings.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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Benson is opposed to adding new burdens to the front end of registration for millions of voters.—
Miles Parks,
NPR,
17 May 2025
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Now, with the Blue Jays’ lineup averaging 5.15 runs per game in May, the burden on their rotation should be lighter.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
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The Entity’s human helper Gabriel (Esai Morales) becomes more of a thorn in Ethan’s side and our heroes scatter to London, South Africa and the Arctic on a mission that would be rather impossible for anyone not named Tom Cruise.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Roses Landscape roses add no-fuss color and charm to your garden, but the thorns are not especially charming.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
7 May 2025
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Estes makes a load of different rockets based on real-world NASA craft, but our favorite has to be their replica of NASA's latest effort — the Space Launch System that will take Project Artemis back to the moon (and beyond).—
Ian Stokes,
Space.com,
23 May 2025
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New car registrations data from the automotive intelligence firm shows that BYD’s Europe volumes rose 359% in April from last year as the company continues its global expansion efforts.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
23 May 2025
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The letter is a sign of growing ties between religious and AI safety groups, which share some of the same worries.—
Billy Perrigo,
Time,
21 May 2025
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But for Americans on the Gulf or Atlantic coasts, the daily weather forecast always comes with a constant thrum of worry — any small disturbance in the Atlantic has the potential to evolve into a major storm.—
Sabrina B. Valenti,
Sun Sentinel,
20 May 2025
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“Headache.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headache. Accessed 30 May. 2025.
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