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Recent Examples of earache
The earache has faded, Oksana said.
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Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
Shortly after, Bom, of Germany, also developed a sore throat and earache too.
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Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
Can anything reduce or eliminate the persistent sore throat or earache?
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Sayaka Blickenderfer,
Health,
21 Nov. 2024
In some cases, students may even attend with an earache, diarrhea or wheezing, according to the health department’s guidelines.
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Melissa Rudy,
Fox News,
13 Feb. 2024
See All Example Sentences for earache
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
Shortly after, Bom, of Germany, also developed a sore throat and earache too.
—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
Can anything reduce or eliminate the persistent sore throat or earache?
—
Sayaka Blickenderfer,
Health,
21 Nov. 2024
In some cases, students may even attend with an earache, diarrhea or wheezing, according to the health department’s guidelines.
—
Melissa Rudy,
Fox News,
13 Feb. 2024
See All Example Sentences for earache
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earache
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Nelson said the friend said Damas had been complaining of a toothache and received ibuprofen from a nurse at the detention facility.
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Forever, his debut album as Hekt, is rich with all the nauseous excitement of a kid trying to square the sugar rush of a Big Gulp with the toothache that comes after.
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Intense exercise on a sizzling day can lead to extreme fatigue, impaired performance, headache, irritability, nausea, dizziness, cramping and dehydration, all symptoms of exertional heat illness.
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Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome causes fatigue, fever, muscle aches, abdominal problems, headaches, chills and dizziness in the early stages, and late symptoms include chest tightness, coughing, shortness of breath and lungs filling with fluid.
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Each tablet contains 200 milligrams of ibuprofen and is one of the best over-the-counter pain relievers for those suffering from conditions such as muscular aches, minor arthritis pain, toothache, backache, menstrual cramps or minor aches.
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This condition, called diastasis recti, can cause ongoing abdominal pain and backache long after delivery.
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This plant, also known as rose bay, may also cause drooling, abdominal pain, depression, colic and even death, according to the ASPCA.
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Parents of children with IBS, colic, or other GI disorders are often doing everything right and still watch their child struggle.
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Several cultures use the plant therapeutically to treat a variety of maladies, including dandruff, hair loss, stomachaches, and fever.
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Children might also experience a loss of appetite, sleep disturbances or physical pain, such as stomachaches.
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Perhaps second only to getting sunburned through your favorite white dress, the greatest casualty of summer fashion is the aches and pains brought on by your cutest but least supportive shoes.
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Good posture helps prevent aches in the back, neck and shoulders, reduces joint wear and lowers the risk of sports injuries, according to Cleveland Clinic.
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Aside from FitzGerald’s gripe, the day’s budget action was a relatively benign way to cap a tumultuous budget process, that was reflected two weeks ago by a demonstration from activists protesting city budget cuts that shut down the City Council meeting for two hours and led to eight arrests.
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Their gripes aren’t just about Sirianni’s outbursts — which, in fairness, mirror those of so many Philly fans.
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“Earache.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earache. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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