1
as in job
a dull, unpleasant, or difficult piece of work
filling out all the required forms was a real headache
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as in nuisance
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 headache
Severe infections may include aches, headaches, elevated fever, lethargy, rashes, and blood in the urine or stool.
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Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Symptoms include eye redness, flu-like symptoms, feeling feverish, cough and sore throat, as well as a runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headaches, fatigue and shortness of breath.
—Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
Symptoms include headaches, muscle and joint pain, chills, nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light.
—Geraldine Castro, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
In a rapid-fire news cycle, that, too, will likely be replaced by a future unnamed headache.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
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Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
Symptoms include eye redness, flu-like symptoms, feeling feverish, cough and sore throat, as well as a runny or stuffy nose, body aches, headaches, fatigue and shortness of breath.
—Austin Corona, The Arizona Republic, 21 Dec. 2024
Symptoms include headaches, muscle and joint pain, chills, nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light.
—Geraldine Castro, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024
In a rapid-fire news cycle, that, too, will likely be replaced by a future unnamed headache.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 18 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headache
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The job required strong management skills to oversee officials in the NBA, the WNBA, the G-League and its African leagues.Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 2024
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My son Dominic did a great job, really impressed me.Stephanie Giang-Paunon, Fox News, 25 Dec. 2024
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Roger Hallam, the co-founder of the group, is given a five-year term for conspiracy to cause public nuisance.The Week UK, theweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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Robert Redford delivers folksy wisdom as a local eccentric who once had his own dragon encounter, and even Karl Urban’s greedy logger is more of a nuisance than an outright villain.Josh Bell, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
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Instead, showrunner Gemma Burgess has put together an irreverent engaging romp rife with witty banter, political intrigue, and a bit of derring-do—not to mention a killer soundtrack.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
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As Luigi Mangione pleaded not guilty to murder charges in Manhattan Criminal Court this morning, protesters from all walks of life assembled outside the courthouse to show their support for the alleged killer.Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Baltimore resident Jay Jackson expressed frustration over the ongoing crime spree.Rebecca Pryor, Baltimore Sun, 24 Dec. 2024
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In the film, chunks of the audience are cheering, jeering, or crying, in joy or frustration regarding Dylan’s decision to trade folk for rock music, or because of the poor sound quality.Brady Gerber, Vulture, 24 Dec. 2024
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Women disproportionately shoulder this burden, not just in their personal lives but also at work.Elpida Kokkota, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Payers are focused on reducing costs to boost profitability, often leading to friction with healthcare providers who face increasing administrative burdens and diminishing financial returns.Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 18 Dec. 2024
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Several rabble-rousers who were a thorn in the leadership’s side are leaving the House, including Reps. Matt Rosendale (R-Mont.) and Bob Good (R-Va.).Filip Timotija, The Hill, 24 Dec. 2024
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Gone With the Wind Tonight’s finale is the best example yet of how the fire-making challenge continues to be a thorn in the New Era’s side.Joe Reid, Vulture, 18 Dec. 2024
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However, thanks to my effort, dedication, and the unwavering support of each one of you, that dream has become a reality.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024
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The effort has spread so widely that one letter is even going to Sarah McBride, the Democratic politician from Delaware who recently made history by becoming the first-ever openly transgender person to be elected to Congress.Hilary Shenfeld, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
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Flash forward to the start of the season, and those worries were pushed aside after a 12-4-1 start to the campaign.Tyler Small, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Until this month, these worries have been purely theoretical.Billy Perrigo, TIME, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Headache.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headache. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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