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
With this rising cost, the extra complexity in bureaucracy, and recent shifting U.S. immigration rules, even a short visit now requires more planning, headaches—and more money—than ever before.
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Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
In the latest headache for CHA, law firm Goldberg Segalla used artificial intelligence, specifically ChatGPT, in a post-trial motion and neglected to check its work, court records show.
—Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
Some people recommend traveling light to avoid judgment and logistical headaches.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2025
Some headaches are related to muscle tension and can be triggered by stress.9
Hot showers or baths promote relaxation.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 9 July 2025
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Andy J. Semotiuk, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
In the latest headache for CHA, law firm Goldberg Segalla used artificial intelligence, specifically ChatGPT, in a post-trial motion and neglected to check its work, court records show.
—Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
Some people recommend traveling light to avoid judgment and logistical headaches.
—Opheli Garcia Lawler, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2025
Some headaches are related to muscle tension and can be triggered by stress.9
Hot showers or baths promote relaxation.
—Mark Gurarie, Verywell Health, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for headache
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headache
Noun
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Data showed across seven Valley cities that there were 158 full-time employees with a park ranger job title.—
Maritza Dominguez,
AZCentral.com,
24 July 2025
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Great companies create cultures where ideas matter more than job titles.—
JJ Rosen,
The Tennessean,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Last month, Los Angeles city officials declared these properties a public nuisance because of their failure to take action to clean up debris.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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The cicadas swarming in and around Cincinnati can be a nuisance.—
Chad Murphy,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
Noun
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In 1991: Serial killer and cannibal Jeffrey Dahmer was arrested by two Milwaukee police officers, Robert Rauth and Rolf Mueller.—
Lorenzino Estrada,
AZCentral.com,
23 July 2025
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The series was based on the real-life story of Melissa G. Moore, who found out at 15 years old that her father was actually an infamous serial killer who went by the name of Happy Face.—
Andy Swift,
TVLine,
21 July 2025
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Other operators have expressed similar frustration, and some members of Congress have signaled support for an overhaul.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
22 July 2025
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The rise of ghost jobs has been causing real frustration for job seekers.—
Kara Dennison,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Users often juggle dozens—sometimes hundreds—of credentials, leading to frequent resets, weak reuse and support burdens.—
Peter Barker,
Forbes.com,
28 July 2025
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Kenya’s foreign debt burden came under the spotlight in two separate ratings agency reports.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
28 July 2025
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Presidents of both parties complained about judges blocking policies nationwide Nationwide injunctions have been a thorn in the side of presidential administrations of both parties.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
22 July 2025
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Those critics may or may not prove to be a thorn in O’Brien’s side.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
10 July 2025
Noun
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Waiting there for us was Rhubarb the python snake, who's a member of the zoo's animal ambassador program, which means she was selected to help promote the zoo's conservation efforts and represent her species.—
Grace Tucker,
The Enquirer,
23 July 2025
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Just days later, Texas emergency officials urged the public to avoid areas along the Guadalupe River, where floods killed more than 100 people, warning that disaster tourism could hinder rescue efforts.—
Lila Hempel-Edgers
July 22,
Charlotte Observer,
22 July 2025
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Minnesota Twins – Faced with formidable financial worries, the former home of Harmon Killebrew, Tony Oliva, Rod Carew, and Jim Kaat spent the deadline dumping salaries.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Some lawmakers have said worries over U.S. stockpiles running low don't justify cutting off Ukraine's weapons.—
Cybele Mayes-Osterman,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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“Headache.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headache. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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