as in headache
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Recent Examples of backache
Tylenol can be used to treat a few different conditions, such as: mild to moderate pain, fever, headaches, muscle aches, toothaches, backaches, colds, and discomfort from a vaccine, says Walia.
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Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
Some people report cramping pain and backaches in the weeks and months after IUD insertion.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Everything seems to cause a headache and a backache!
—R29 Team, refinery29.com, 3 May 2024
Besides the occasional backache, Harold had no history of serious spine problems.
—Tony Dajer, Discover Magazine, 13 June 2024
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Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
Some people report cramping pain and backaches in the weeks and months after IUD insertion.
—Carrie Madormo, Rn, Mph, Verywell Health, 2 Oct. 2024
Everything seems to cause a headache and a backache!
—R29 Team, refinery29.com, 3 May 2024
Besides the occasional backache, Harold had no history of serious spine problems.
—Tony Dajer, Discover Magazine, 13 June 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for backache
Noun
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Aside from her talk about specific songs, Roan also opened up about the creative process, which can sometimes be a massive headache, despite her being known for her catalog of fun and peppy songs.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
17 Apr. 2025
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Making matters worse, China’s been a real headache for Starbucks, even before the tariffs, on increasing local competition and tepid growth in the world’s second-largest economy.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
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Early the next day, Ms. Colon called the New York City medical examiner’s office to say that Mr. Guzman Parra’s dental records could be found at a free clinic in Harlem where he had been treated for a toothache.—
Maria Cramer,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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My toothache throbbed all the way down my neck as my cab passed shop windows filled with fresh pasta the color of spring hay, icebergs of Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and ladies forming tiny tortellini around their fingertips, before dropping me off at an anonymous building in the centro storico.—
Marcia DeSanctis,
Travel + Leisure,
19 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The pandemic unearthed a collective ache that had long been buried beneath deadlines, distractions, and digital noise.—
Devi Brown,
Time,
24 Apr. 2025
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Because over-the-counter pain relievers are so readily available, people often forget that pills aren't the only option when suffering from minor aches and pains, Pasricha says.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Usually, listeria causes stomachaches, headaches, diarrhea, vomiting and muscle stiffness.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
13 Apr. 2025
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After eight episodes of the show hinting at a possible murder-suicide, the finale sends them off with nothing worse than a stomachache.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The rare photo of Aurora that accompanied the revelation that the newborn has colic came after Blanchard shared side-by-side photos to highlight her weight loss transformation.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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They are designed to reduce nipple confusion and help with colic and gas.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Common symptoms are a persistent sore throat, earache, hoarseness, and a lump in the throat or neck.—
Sayaka Blickenderfer,
Health,
21 Nov. 2024
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Irritation in your throat and certain nerves can lead to sore throat, cough, trouble swallowing, and earache.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
5 Oct. 2024
Noun
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Having to walk past those luxurious, roomy, and comfortable-looking lie-flat beds in business-class on your way to economy is enough to trigger a pang of jealousy.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Mar. 2025
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As the time of iftar, the breaking of the fast, nears, a day’s worth of hunger pangs combine with jockeying among patrons desperate to get their marook loaves and rush home before the call to prayer sounds from mosque minarets.—
Kiana Hayeri,
New York Times,
26 Mar. 2025
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What begins as an attempt to shield oneself from discomfort gradually leads to emotional distance, where connection becomes harder to maintain.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
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This was unknown territory for everyone involved and, rather than shy away from the discomfort, Madison and Tyler leaned into it, making out in front of her parents multiple times over the course of the afternoon.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Backache.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/backache. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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