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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
Lula underwent surgery for an intracranial hemorrhage after the 79-year-old leader complained of headaches that doctors believed to be the result of a fall in a bathroom at his home in October.
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Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
There can be side effects from supplementation, such as bad-smelling breath and sweat and headaches, as well as digestive issues such as heartburn, nausea or diarrhea, Harvard’s site stated.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Symptoms of the the flu-like disease so far include headaches, cough, fever, breathing difficulties, and anemia.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Strokes are characterized by sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body, trouble speaking or understanding, confusion, loss of balance, vision problems, or severe headaches with no clear cause.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Symptoms of the disease so far include headaches, cough, fever, breathing difficulties and anemia, the WHO said.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Severe infections may include aches, headaches, elevated fever, lethargy, rashes, and blood in the urine or stool.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
In more severe cases, job search fatigue may manifest physically—headaches, disrupted sleep patterns, or a sense of exhaustion.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Symptoms of bird flu infection in humans include eye redness or discharge, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, diarrhea, vomiting, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue, trouble breathing and fever, public health officials said.
—Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
There can be side effects from supplementation, such as bad-smelling breath and sweat and headaches, as well as digestive issues such as heartburn, nausea or diarrhea, Harvard’s site stated.
—Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Symptoms of the the flu-like disease so far include headaches, cough, fever, breathing difficulties, and anemia.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
Strokes are characterized by sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body, trouble speaking or understanding, confusion, loss of balance, vision problems, or severe headaches with no clear cause.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Symptoms of the disease so far include headaches, cough, fever, breathing difficulties and anemia, the WHO said.
—Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
Severe infections may include aches, headaches, elevated fever, lethargy, rashes, and blood in the urine or stool.
—Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
In more severe cases, job search fatigue may manifest physically—headaches, disrupted sleep patterns, or a sense of exhaustion.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Symptoms of bird flu infection in humans include eye redness or discharge, cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, diarrhea, vomiting, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue, trouble breathing and fever, public health officials said.
—Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 6 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headaches
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Remind Groups Of Shared Goals Communications leaders can remind both internal and external stakeholders what the common goal is to redirect frustrations into a harmonious resolution.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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With Mangione's background in mind, some are questioning whether his frustrations with his own health and the healthcare system may have contributed to the fatal event.Amanda Castro, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The story of Richard Ramirez, one of America's most notorious serial killers, continues to captivate public attention decades after his reign of terror.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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These products are indiscriminate killers.Chadd Scott, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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While many companies are still focusing their efforts on robotaxis with plans to expand to new markets, the field will likely continue to narrow.Gustavo Castillo, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The company enables hyper-personalization efforts in its mobile app to offer promotions to its customers based on their location, which can change depending on the time of day, commutes and Starbucks locations.Michael Benedek, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Small independent physician practices have been overwhelmed by regulatory and reporting burdens, lacking the infrastructure and technology that larger, more complex organizations have.Rita Numerof, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The second season is a meditation on the burdens of such representational responsibilities.Inkoo Kang, The New Yorker, 10 Dec. 2024
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Much of the testimony, as is typical when corporate figures are summoned before Congress to discuss the public’s annoyances with their industries, was slippery.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 4 Dec. 2024
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Try to avoid taking your annoyances out by honking loudly.Lisa Stardust, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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Touching it with your bare hands may not be a good idea for this reason and because the plant can absorb allergens and irritants if it’s lived in the same place for a long stretch of time.Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 27 Nov. 2024
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More than 31 million Americans have eczema, which is typically caused by an overactive immune system that results in skin inflammation in response to allergens and/or irritants.Lynya Floyd, SELF, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Headaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headaches. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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