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as in jobs
a dull, unpleasant, or difficult piece of work
filling out all the required forms was a real headache
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as in frustrations
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 headaches
The need to seek alternative Internet fiber routes comes on top of Big Tech’s other headaches from the war and Strait of Hormuz crisis.
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Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 19 May 2026
Scarlett Johansson is Hester, Irwin’s wife, whose terrible headaches and blurred vision result in a devastating medical diagnosis.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 19 May 2026
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.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Common signs include loud snoring, waking up gasping, morning headaches and daytime sleepiness that doesn’t improve with more hours in bed.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
New York — New Yorkers were dealt travel headaches Monday, as service on the vital Long Island Rail Road remains suspended because of a historic strike, although there is reason to hope that the strike could be a short one.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
This is due to a condition called presbyopia, whose symptoms include blurriness, headaches and eye strain, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Dizziness and headaches have also become more recurrent.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 18 May 2026
This can lead to symptoms like headaches, confusion, nausea and in severe cases, seizures.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Jeremy Hsu, ArsTechnica, 19 May 2026
Scarlett Johansson is Hester, Irwin’s wife, whose terrible headaches and blurred vision result in a devastating medical diagnosis.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 19 May 2026
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.
—Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Common signs include loud snoring, waking up gasping, morning headaches and daytime sleepiness that doesn’t improve with more hours in bed.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
New York — New Yorkers were dealt travel headaches Monday, as service on the vital Long Island Rail Road remains suspended because of a historic strike, although there is reason to hope that the strike could be a short one.
—Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 18 May 2026
This is due to a condition called presbyopia, whose symptoms include blurriness, headaches and eye strain, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 18 May 2026
Dizziness and headaches have also become more recurrent.
—Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 18 May 2026
This can lead to symptoms like headaches, confusion, nausea and in severe cases, seizures.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headaches
Noun
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One candidate ran as a fervent booster, arguing that Atlantic Yards would bring jobs and housing to the area.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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These titles often glorify overwork and set unrealistic expectations from day one, contributing to the kind of stress that causes people to resign and look for low-stress jobs in the first place.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Now, two and a half months after the start of the war, Sánchez’s frustrations are broadly shared by his peers in Europe.—
Ishaan Tharoor,
New Yorker,
13 May 2026
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Trump has increasingly expressed frustrations when addressing rising prices at the gas pump, which pose a major political challenge for the president and Republicans during the 2026 midterm elections.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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Translated, abundant capital is being directed toward the search for cures for the three biggest killers in the cancer realm.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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The rogues’ gallery of killers released by the Parole Board came with rap sheets often marked by blatant disregard for human life.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
15 May 2026
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This has been, in no small part, because Russia’s writers have often played an antagonistic role in the efforts of Russia’s rulers to shape a particular image of the country, including Alexander Pushkin and Leo Tolstoy—arguably Russia’s two most iconic literary geniuses.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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But Jeffries’s efforts, which have achieved mixed results, have also elicited concerns from some of his supporters.—
Jason Zengerle,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Land use regulations were legally justified as preventing nuisances, but in reality, the goal of many municipal leaders was to promote socially and racially homogenous neighborhoods, protect property values and keep property taxes low.—
Michael Schill,
Chicago Tribune,
13 May 2026
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Previous modernization efforts The airport has previously suffered from a host of issues that have proved nuisances for travelers, including green liquid falling from the ceiling and broken escalators.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Another measure, Senate Bill 888, is also seeking to reduce property tax burdens for disabled veterans.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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Shutoffs disproportionately affect households already facing high energy burdens and fewer housing protections.—
Anthony Nicome,
STAT,
13 May 2026
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The Mersin governor’s office said the man had a history of substance abuse and psychiatric problems.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 May 2026
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Scientists have to solve all problems at once, because only the overlap is where progress happens.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
19 May 2026
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Removing the thorns may help our favorite novels appeal to a wider audience, but such refinements make art feel as lifeless as Catherine Linton’s corpse at the end of Emerald Fennell’s film.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
14 May 2026
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That’s a whole lot of people — 24 of the 30 in this group alone — and Vought really isn’t helping their case with their hilariously corny promo of Jesus Christ himself passing the torch (or rather the crown of thorns).—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
13 May 2026
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“Headaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headaches. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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