as in headache
pain in or near a tooth
He has a toothache and needs to see a dentist.
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Recent Examples of toothache
Many indigenous groups harnessed the plant as a painkiller, where it was used to treat everything from toothaches and sore throats to common colds and the flu.
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Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
Cloves, a common household spice, have long been used as a home remedy for toothache and other forms of pain.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2025
Depending on the cause of your toothache, other symptoms may include bleeding gums, loose teeth, pain in other parts of your face, bad breath, and fever.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 24 Aug. 2025
Vojtesak scored two credits on Stoney (plus one on its deluxe version) and one on 2022’s twelve carat toothache.
—Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2025
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Caroline C. Boyle, USA Today, 21 Nov. 2025
Cloves, a common household spice, have long been used as a home remedy for toothache and other forms of pain.
—Caitlin Pagán, Verywell Health, 26 Aug. 2025
Depending on the cause of your toothache, other symptoms may include bleeding gums, loose teeth, pain in other parts of your face, bad breath, and fever.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 24 Aug. 2025
Vojtesak scored two credits on Stoney (plus one on its deluxe version) and one on 2022’s twelve carat toothache.
—Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for toothache
headache
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Psyduck, one of the main Pokémon used by Misty in the series, was a water-type who could use powerful psychic moves, but the timing and effectiveness of its abilities was disrupted by its constant headaches.—
Jordan Moreau,
Variety,
9 Feb. 2026
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On the same day Amber Glenn won Olympic gold as part of the team event and stepped away from social media due to backlash over her comments on politics and the LGBTQ+ community, the American figure skater ended up with another headache.—
Dave Skretta,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Toothache.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/toothache. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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