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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
The real story behind one of Texas’ biggest wildlife headaches starts with a decision the state made on purpose.
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Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Some journalists draw a line between the government's mounting headaches and its escalating attacks on the messengers of that news.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
How To Prevent Termite Damage The best way to save yourself the headaches of termite removal and damage—and a large bill—is to prevent termites in the first place.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Despite the behind-the-scenes headaches, the movie is already proving to be worth the hefty price tag.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
Her friend, Cheryl Appel-Schumacher, later testified that Ratliff had been suffering from headaches prior to her death, per CNN.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
This will mean that the US can produce the B-21 in numbers faster, but any undiscovered faults with the design could cause major headaches down the line.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
Who gets more headaches, mothers or writers?
—Lit Hub Approved, Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Yes, there were permitting challenges and headaches to soothe along the way, but quick decision-making and a year-plus-long hustle has placed them near the finish line on Iliff Street.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Apr. 2026
Some journalists draw a line between the government's mounting headaches and its escalating attacks on the messengers of that news.
—ABC News, 27 Apr. 2026
How To Prevent Termite Damage The best way to save yourself the headaches of termite removal and damage—and a large bill—is to prevent termites in the first place.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Apr. 2026
Despite the behind-the-scenes headaches, the movie is already proving to be worth the hefty price tag.
—Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 26 Apr. 2026
Her friend, Cheryl Appel-Schumacher, later testified that Ratliff had been suffering from headaches prior to her death, per CNN.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
This will mean that the US can produce the B-21 in numbers faster, but any undiscovered faults with the design could cause major headaches down the line.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 26 Apr. 2026
Who gets more headaches, mothers or writers?
—Lit Hub Approved, Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
Yes, there were permitting challenges and headaches to soothe along the way, but quick decision-making and a year-plus-long hustle has placed them near the finish line on Iliff Street.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headaches
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When people are priced out of their neighborhoods, they are pushed farther away from their jobs, schools and support systems.—
Ryan von Weller,
The Orlando Sentinel,
26 Apr. 2026
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Players are also connected with jobs via the team’s union.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
26 Apr. 2026
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The Patriots are also expected to trade for AJ Brown, a wide receiver known as much for his sideline frustrations and off-field antics as his production.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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After spending more than two million dollars on VIP jet charter services, his frustrations with the industry reached a boiling point.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Investigators had little physical evidence to work with, and for 43 years, her killers walked free.—
Francie Ebert,
NBC news,
25 Apr. 2026
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The bills aim to establish an elder parole program in the Empire State, among other changes that would result in the early release of killers.—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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At the same time, the county is kickstarting public outreach efforts for the project, including monthly informational Zoom meetings and door-to-door outreach.—
Hannah Elsmore,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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Twenty years later, Edward Threatt, whose father once ran a bar and restaurant next to the station, led his family’s efforts to restore the building, aided by grants from the National Trust for Historic Preservation and other organizations.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Apr. 2026
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If data centers eventually are included, for example, neighbors could take a hit due to impacts on electricity costs, water access, industrial noise and other nuisances that can come into play when a megaproject moves in next door.—
David Greising,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Not all ants are bad for the garden—some help with soil health and pest control—but fire ants and carpenter ants can be serious nuisances or hazards.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
23 Apr. 2026
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But those efforts might be better spent on easing caregivers’ administrative burdens than replacing their face time with patients.—
Catherine Thorbecke,
Mercury News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Blanche said the changes bring gun regulations in line with Supreme Court precedent while cutting down on unnecessary burdens on firearms sellers and lawful gun owners.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Orlando’s defense caused problems early for Detroit when the Magic forced seven turnovers in the opening four minutes and jumped out to a 19-7 lead.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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In severe pain, Connecticut resident Tenaya Taylor sought treatment for dental problems a few years ago.—
Kaitlin McCallum,
Hartford Courant,
28 Apr. 2026
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Also known as seaberry, Fried says this plant is notable for its resistance to deer because of its sharp thorns and tree-like height.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
14 Apr. 2026
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Use clean pruners to trim away shoots, thorns, or roots along the soil and to help maintain the tree’s size.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Headaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headaches. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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