as in headaches
pain in or near a tooth
He has a toothache and needs to see a dentist.
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Recent Examples of toothaches
The limitations can turn even common ailments — such as toothaches or ear pain — into difficult medical conundrums.
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Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
Many indigenous groups harnessed the plant as a painkiller, where it was used to treat everything from toothaches and sore throats to common colds and the flu.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026
Many indigenous groups harnessed the plant as a painkiller, where it was used to treat everything from toothaches and sore throats to common colds and the flu.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for toothaches
headaches
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From plane seatback organizers to carry-on cup holders, these accessories can save you from boarding delays and other headaches—starting at $9.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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The decades-old technology struggles to account for last-minute payroll changes and that can create all sorts of headaches for employees and departments alike.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Toothaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toothaches. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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