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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
Treeline wants to rebuild corporate IT from the ground up, starting with the everyday headaches most workers barely notice until something breaks.
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Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Authorities said Koc and Alshmari attacked the victim, causing a split lip and headaches.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Rest and use over-the-counter medications to manage symptoms like headaches.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Dolgin says if more people trade down to the ad tier (something Netflix execs have said is not yet happening), that could bring other headaches.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
One of the biggest headaches any launch with a hatch deals with is known as FOD, or foreign-object debris, which could be as small as a piece of hair trapped in the seal where the hatch closes.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Even brief moments of warmth or empathy can help reset our nervous system and reduce physical symptoms of stress, like muscle tension or headaches.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
Noninvasive devices for treating headaches deliver gentle pulses of electricity to certain places on the neck or ear where the vagus nerve is very close to the surface of the skin.
—Elizabeth Riley, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
This assortment also offers pain relief solutions from head to toe for headaches, bunion support and more, plus wellness hacks from a tongue scraper to compression gear.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2026
Authorities said Koc and Alshmari attacked the victim, causing a split lip and headaches.
—Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 30 Mar. 2026
Rest and use over-the-counter medications to manage symptoms like headaches.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026
Dolgin says if more people trade down to the ad tier (something Netflix execs have said is not yet happening), that could bring other headaches.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 27 Mar. 2026
One of the biggest headaches any launch with a hatch deals with is known as FOD, or foreign-object debris, which could be as small as a piece of hair trapped in the seal where the hatch closes.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2026
Even brief moments of warmth or empathy can help reset our nervous system and reduce physical symptoms of stress, like muscle tension or headaches.
—Chris John Amorosino, Hartford Courant, 26 Mar. 2026
Noninvasive devices for treating headaches deliver gentle pulses of electricity to certain places on the neck or ear where the vagus nerve is very close to the surface of the skin.
—Elizabeth Riley, The Conversation, 26 Mar. 2026
This assortment also offers pain relief solutions from head to toe for headaches, bunion support and more, plus wellness hacks from a tongue scraper to compression gear.
—ABC News, 24 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headaches
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The rule has been expanded that teams must interview two minority candidates for openings at head coach, general managers and the offensive and defensive coordinator jobs.—
Mac Engel
March 30,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 Mar. 2026
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Magdy al-Deeb, a business owner, urged the government to reverse the decision to preserve jobs, especially for cafes and small businesses.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Lack of communication from airlines during disruptions is a major complaint from customers across carriers, and anything companies can do to alleviate that will help with those frustrations.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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The poll suggests the financial pressure of increasing gas prices in the wake of the US attack on Iran has added to Americans’ financial frustrations.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
1 Apr. 2026
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One of the world's most prolific serial killers, Bundy confessed to murdering at least 30 women and young girls between 1974 and 1978, and investigators suspect that there may be many more victims, as the extent of his crimes (which also included rape and kidnapping) isn't fully known.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
4 Apr. 2026
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Nor was the literary confrontation around this time between addicts and killers, illness and crime, limited to conventional crime novels.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 Apr. 2026
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Within days, China’s surprise intervention in the deal quickly shattered that hope, as Beijing stepped up efforts to discourage Chinese AI founders from moving their businesses offshore.—
Dylan Butts,
CNBC,
30 Mar. 2026
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LaPoint explained the Rotary Club helps fund a range of programs, from literacy efforts to direct financial assistance.—
Spencer Wilson,
CBS News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The end of the hibernation period in spring brings new bat movement, which means more nuisances for homes with roosts.—
Caden Perry,
jsonline.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Florida law shields shooting ranges, specifically, from being sued as nuisances.—
Christopher Spata,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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Caregivers — spouses, children and loved ones — are often the unsung heroes who manage care while carrying their own emotional and physical burdens.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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But experts worry these measures may add unnecessary burdens on an industry that is largely made up of small businesses.—
Jess Huff,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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Wilcox sued Tarrant County GOP chair Tim Davis when she was removed from the ballot in the House District 98 primary because of problems with her paperwork.—
Elizabeth Campbell,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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While some funding exists to address problems, state documents show, there is not enough money to cover all the drinking water projects that need attention in Indiana.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
31 Mar. 2026
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Odor is a botanical defense mechanism as much as thistles and thorns.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
21 Mar. 2026
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Get Tough Purchase ones made from cowhide, goatskin, or pigskin leather or abrasion-resistant canvas that will be harder for thorns to penetrate.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Headaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headaches. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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