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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
Strap mounts are particularly infamous for causing users headaches when trying to remove phones.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
The tariffs aren’t only causing headaches for car dealerships.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2025
Usually, listeria causes stomachaches, headaches, diarrhea, vomiting and muscle stiffness.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
Video bloggers amok After seven years in another Oakland Park home, the couple is itching to travel again — but without the headaches of traffic and shopping.
—Ron Hurtibise, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2025
That work could create new headaches for Bass, depending on how wide-ranging the probe turns out to be.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
That lower adoption rate could cause headaches for Virginia travelers this spring.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 10 Apr. 2025
Some new moms may also experience severe headaches, vision changes, pain under the ribs, nausea and vomiting, shortness of breath, and peeing less than usual, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 9 Apr. 2025
Someone who can do this for you can head off potential headaches that drain time, money and peace of mind from you no matter how well your portfolio performs.
—Joshua Strange, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
The tariffs aren’t only causing headaches for car dealerships.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2025
Usually, listeria causes stomachaches, headaches, diarrhea, vomiting and muscle stiffness.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 13 Apr. 2025
Video bloggers amok After seven years in another Oakland Park home, the couple is itching to travel again — but without the headaches of traffic and shopping.
—Ron Hurtibise, Twin Cities, 12 Apr. 2025
That work could create new headaches for Bass, depending on how wide-ranging the probe turns out to be.
—Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 12 Apr. 2025
That lower adoption rate could cause headaches for Virginia travelers this spring.
—Anna Spiegel, Axios, 10 Apr. 2025
Some new moms may also experience severe headaches, vision changes, pain under the ribs, nausea and vomiting, shortness of breath, and peeing less than usual, according to the Mayo Clinic.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 9 Apr. 2025
Someone who can do this for you can head off potential headaches that drain time, money and peace of mind from you no matter how well your portfolio performs.
—Joshua Strange, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headaches
Noun
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Shulman suggested a similar pattern could unfold in China, but with frustrations centered on the tariffs.—
Miranda Nazzaro,
The Hill,
13 Apr. 2025
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The same frustrations that haunted him at the end of last season have reappeared in ugly ways.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In sharing her story, Moore was able to create a network of more than 300 people who are related to killers, speaking with them on the phone and in person for support, People magazine reported.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Conceived by Hooper and Henkel and directed by Hooper, the project was inspired by serial killers like Ed Gein and Elmer Wayne Henley.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Despite the president’s efforts, local issues appear to be at the top of Greenlanders’ minds.—
Mike Brest,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
11 Mar. 2025
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Both efforts ultimately failed to meet the 60% voter approval for passage.—
Romy Ellenbogen,
Miami Herald,
11 Mar. 2025
Noun
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For the families receiving the tiny homes, these initiatives alleviate some immediate burdens, providing shelter and reducing stress against the backdrop of destruction.—
Alex Harrington,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
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Your contribution will help alleviate some of the financial burdens, allowing the family to focus on grieving, healing, and seeking justice.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
26 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Those programs, despite their occasional annoyances, were directionally correct.—
Kara Swisher,
The Atlantic,
9 Mar. 2025
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Like all married couples, George and Kathryn have their things, those little daily annoyances, the occasional doubt about what the other may be thinking, or doing, in their private hours.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
TIME,
6 Mar. 2025
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The Voice of America and its later branches are designed to be irritants to undemocratic regimes.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Both men were irritants to Erdogan and could stir up trouble, but neither was a real threat to Erdogan’s power.—
Ahmet T. Kuru,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2025
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“Headaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headaches. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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