1
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 blooms may produce toxic substances that could result in headaches, weakness, shortness of breath, muscle spasms and gastrointestinal illnesses, officials said.
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Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2025
Reassessing your cash strategy now, before the rate cuts happen, can save you from headaches or worse later.
—Gregory Clifford, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
At higher levels of lead exposure, individuals may experience fatigue, headaches, stomach pain, vomiting, or neurological changes.
—Toby Meyjes, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Also, using the bathroom for non-essential purposes and occupying the space for an extended period can cause lines—and headaches for the crew.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
Early symptoms can include fever, body aches, headaches, rash, vomiting and tiredness.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
It's created logistical headaches related to transporting travelers from the building to the main terminal and parking garage, Dranzik said.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 16 Sep. 2025
There have been several Republican senatorial candidates who have caused major headaches for the party.
—Kimberly Ross, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Side effects of azelastine are uncommon but can include nose bleeds, headaches, and fatigue — and, Sohn notes, anyone experiencing these symptoms should stop using it.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Arkansas Online, 18 Sep. 2025
Reassessing your cash strategy now, before the rate cuts happen, can save you from headaches or worse later.
—Gregory Clifford, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
At higher levels of lead exposure, individuals may experience fatigue, headaches, stomach pain, vomiting, or neurological changes.
—Toby Meyjes, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Also, using the bathroom for non-essential purposes and occupying the space for an extended period can cause lines—and headaches for the crew.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
Early symptoms can include fever, body aches, headaches, rash, vomiting and tiredness.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
It's created logistical headaches related to transporting travelers from the building to the main terminal and parking garage, Dranzik said.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 16 Sep. 2025
There have been several Republican senatorial candidates who have caused major headaches for the party.
—Kimberly Ross, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Side effects of azelastine are uncommon but can include nose bleeds, headaches, and fatigue — and, Sohn notes, anyone experiencing these symptoms should stop using it.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headaches
Noun
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Many have been fired from their jobs, disciplined, or publicly shamed for criticizing the conservative commentator.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Sep. 2025
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Google began dropping degree requirements for a wide range of jobs in 2024, shifting focus to proof of skills and real-world projects.—
Sarah Hernholm,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The Republican plan’s timing has added to Democratic frustrations.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
18 Sep. 2025
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There, former and current users of 7-OH document their struggles to quit, swapping advice, venting frustrations and chronicling the often brutal process of withdrawal.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The six-episode limited series fictionalizes the rise and fall of the sisters Arcángela and Serafina Baladro, who built an empire of brothels and became infamous for being the most ruthless and feared serial killers in the country.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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So treat your crepe myrtles according to label directions with a systemic insecticide called bio advance tree and shrub insect killers.—
Steve Bender,
Southern Living,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Legislative efforts, often spearheaded by 'English-only’ advocates, routinely failed in Congress.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Topography will continue to drive spread and directional influence, while steep, inaccessible terrain hampers suppression efforts.—
CA WILDFIRE BOT,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Decades ago, marshes were considered nuisances, soggy flats to be drained, dried, and made waterproof with liberal coatings of asphalt.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Debt Reduction – Ongoing debt repayment can reduce interest burdens and enhance free cash flow, increasing equity value.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Moreover, some argue that the regulatory burdens of quarterly reporting have contributed significantly to the sharp decline in the number of public companies in the United States.—
Matt Egan,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The pocket veto also raises problems relating to the separation of powers.—
Kevin R. Kosar,
The Washington Examiner,
19 Sep. 2025
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Are students working on real problems or theoretical exercises?—
Jaime Catmull,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
Noun
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One was treated for minor injuries, likely from rose-bush thorns, Christensen said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
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Both the northern and southern branches of the reef have been battered lately by tropical storms and the encroachment of invasive coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish, but heat stress driven by warming oceans is the primary cause, scientists told the BBC.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Headaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headaches. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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