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Recent Examples of earache
The earache has faded, Oksana said.
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Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Shortly after, Bom, of Germany, also developed a sore throat and earache too.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
Common symptoms are a persistent sore throat, earache, hoarseness, and a lump in the throat or neck.
—Sayaka Blickenderfer, Health, 21 Nov. 2024
In some cases, students may even attend with an earache, diarrhea or wheezing, according to the health department’s guidelines.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2024
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Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Shortly after, Bom, of Germany, also developed a sore throat and earache too.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025
Common symptoms are a persistent sore throat, earache, hoarseness, and a lump in the throat or neck.
—Sayaka Blickenderfer, Health, 21 Nov. 2024
In some cases, students may even attend with an earache, diarrhea or wheezing, according to the health department’s guidelines.
—Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2024
See All Example Sentences for earache
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earache
Noun
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Nelson said the friend said Damas had been complaining of a toothache and received ibuprofen from a nurse at the detention facility.—
Suzanne Gamboa,
NBC news,
15 May 2026
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Forever, his debut album as Hekt, is rich with all the nauseous excitement of a kid trying to square the sugar rush of a Big Gulp with the toothache that comes after.—
Shaad D’Souza,
Pitchfork,
6 May 2026
Noun
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This first patient had fever, headaches, muscle pain, malaise, loss of appetite, diarrhea and abdominal pain, among other symptoms.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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Earlier this year, Patagonia sued a drag queen and environmental activist performing under the name Pattie Gonia in a trademark dispute, and the feud is quickly becoming a PR headache for the eco-friendly apparel brand.—
Phil Wahba,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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Each tablet contains 200 milligrams of ibuprofen and is one of the best over-the-counter pain relievers for those suffering from conditions such as muscular aches, minor arthritis pain, toothache, backache, menstrual cramps or minor aches.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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For those seeking a productive sort of comfy (i.e. reading instead of zoning out in front of a flatscreen), this club chair has a backrest with a bit of structure—perfect for meeting your nightly page count without a backache.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
9 Apr. 2026
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This plant, also known as rose bay, may also cause drooling, abdominal pain, depression, colic and even death, according to the ASPCA.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Parents of children with IBS, colic, or other GI disorders are often doing everything right and still watch their child struggle.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
16 Mar. 2026
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Diarrhea, vomiting, stomachaches and nausea are common symptoms.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
13 June 2026
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Shorter episodes, punchier jokes and some relief from the sameness of the characters' energy could easily rectify the resulting stomachache.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
2 June 2026
Noun
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The loss of Joseph Ossai might sting a little, but the potential production from Maye and Lawrence should dull the ache.—
Gladys Louise Tyler,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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Mpox, a viral illness formerly known as monkeypox, generally starts with flu-like symptoms – fever, swollen glands, muscle aches, headaches and backaches.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
3 June 2026
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Their gripes aren’t just about Sirianni’s outbursts — which, in fairness, mirror those of so many Philly fans.—
Michael Silver,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Oklahoma’s Justin Lebron has no gripe.—
Eric Olson,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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“Earache.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/earache. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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