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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2
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
Common symptoms of fungal sinus infections include headache, nasal congestion, and facial pain or pressure.
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Laura Schober, Health, 14 Apr. 2025
The tariffs aren’t only causing headaches for car dealerships.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2025
Mat and Pillow Set $30 $20 Amazon Glamour readers are obsessed with this acupressure mat, which can ease headaches, muscle tension, and other ailments that come with the territory of new motherhood.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2025
At his best, like White suggested, Porziņģis causes headaches against any type of defensive strategy.
—Jay King, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Laura Schober, Health, 14 Apr. 2025
The tariffs aren’t only causing headaches for car dealerships.
—Pat Maio, Oc Register, 13 Apr. 2025
Mat and Pillow Set $30 $20 Amazon Glamour readers are obsessed with this acupressure mat, which can ease headaches, muscle tension, and other ailments that come with the territory of new motherhood.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 9 Apr. 2025
At his best, like White suggested, Porziņģis causes headaches against any type of defensive strategy.
—Jay King, New York Times, 9 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headache
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Sure enough, in early 2024, PJ took a job as an avionics technician at Tinker.—
Jenni Carlson,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The consumer review website recently ranked the 75 largest cities in the Golden State based on affordability, safety, job growth and other factors.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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On April 30th, 2022, a security guard at a local business plaza called the police to report Mary as a nuisance.—
Sarah Stillman,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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Protester Trenton Oldfield swam in front of both boats and was jailed for six months for causing a public nuisance.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2025
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Rachel’s mother Patty Morin drew an implicit parallel between her daughter’s killer and Abrego Garcia at her White House appearance, even though the latter has never been charged with a crime.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
17 Apr. 2025
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Moat did attract a sick fandom, but that sort of ugly love does not stay a killer’s hand.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
17 Apr. 2025
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This has been a source of frustration for the woman’s mother, who desires more time with her grandchildren.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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This largely comes from a place of frustration at what is perceived as self-hate.—
Tayler Adigun,
Essence,
16 Apr. 2025
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The organizations that succeed will be those that view AI governance not as a compliance burden but as a business enabler, a foundation for building trusted, transparent and effective AI systems that drive innovation while managing risk.—
Abhi Sharma,
Forbes.com,
23 Apr. 2025
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For example, if $100 million in pension savings is achieved, and towns are still collecting $1 billion in property taxes, then the state would have communities reduce that burden to $900 million — and send cities and towns $100 million to offset their revenue loss.—
Keith M. Phaneuf,
Hartford Courant,
23 Apr. 2025
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To shield your hands against thorns when pruning, wear leather or leatherlike gloves.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
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Trees like Texas ebony and mesquite that have thorns to protect them from munching animals and long roots to tap moisture deep within the earth.—
Laura Mallonee,
Wired News,
12 Apr. 2025
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More recently, the CFPB has been a top target of Mr. Trump's government cost-cutting efforts, led by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, which has sought sweeping cuts to the federal workforce.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2025
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At the end of March, the Trump administration’s effort to deport foreign students involved in anti-Israel disruptions on campus received an unexpected endorsement.—
Jimmy Quinn,
National Review,
17 Apr. 2025
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Bits and pieces to friends, tender moments and worries to others.—
Kristina Goetz,
USA Today,
13 Apr. 2025
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This is important because lower yields can help the economy and are the typical bond reaction during worries about economic growth.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Headache.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headache. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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