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
Paired with the naturally fairly low-ABV sparkling wine, the Spa Spritz is highly unlikely to leave you with a headache tomorrow.
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
Physical inventory ties up cash and creates logistical headaches.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Not everyone with a mild headache needs a CT scan of the brain.
—Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Dehydration can be dangerous and may result in headaches, fatigue, dizziness, and other unpleasant symptoms, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Sarah Klein, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
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Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 May 2025
Physical inventory ties up cash and creates logistical headaches.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
Not everyone with a mild headache needs a CT scan of the brain.
—Paul Hsieh, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
Dehydration can be dangerous and may result in headaches, fatigue, dizziness, and other unpleasant symptoms, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
—Sarah Klein, Time, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headache
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Speaking to thousands of members of the media from around the world who covered his election and the death of his predecessor, Pope Francis, Leo also called for the release of reporters jailed for doing their jobs.—
Jane Onyanga-Omara,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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First announced in 2022, the project is expected to involve an investment of 7.6 billion euros ($8.5 billion) and create almost 10,000 local jobs when completed.—
Yue Wang,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Both communities have spotlighted the importance of responsible tourism, where travelers are respectful and supportive of the local community, without being a nuisance or irresponsible.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Apr. 2025
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While the Black Series trailers are no longer a problem for City of Industry and Los Angeles County authorities, Wildomar officials say the trailers are now a nuisance for them.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2025
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Terrifying serial killers, hilarious travel videos and an incidental investigator who can always tell when someone all make up this weekend’s viewing slate.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
9 May 2025
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While there is a serial killer and a slow-revealing puzzle around her character’s missing sister, Long Bright River mostly keeps the mystery box elements in the back seat.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
9 May 2025
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The night was maddening enough that, after the sixth inning, Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior was ejected for expressing his frustration with home-plate umpire Jeremie Rehak’s strike zone — the first ejection of Prior’s baseball life.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
10 May 2025
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Particularly if Devers' frustration in Boston grows.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 May 2025
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Managers are juggling the dual burden of pressure from superiors and the well-being of their teams amid return-to-office mandates, massive layoffs, tariff threats and economic uncertainty.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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Shifting financial burdens to states is a general theme of the document, an approach that will ultimately hit the poorest states hardest, even though these had very high percentages of Trump voters.—
John Timmer,
ArsTechnica,
2 May 2025
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Lai, a pugnacious former publisher whose now shuttered tabloid Apple Daily was a regular thorn in Beijing’s side, is in the midst of a national security trial that could send him to prison for life.—
Juliana Liu,
CNN Money,
10 May 2025
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The absence of Curry will be a big thorn in the Warriors' side as he's been great these playoffs.—
Ricardo Klein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
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The project has been anchored by the relentless efforts of Wood and Orr, experts in rubbing elbows and working a crowd and the phones.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
11 May 2025
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The Capitals did a better job of countering in Game 2 and tied the series behind a strong two-way effort from Tom Wilson.—
Aaron Beard,
Baltimore Sun,
11 May 2025
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Another request that was also denied spelled out similar worries.—
Laura Bauer,
Kansas City Star,
9 May 2025
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But that worry has gone into overdrive upon learning that Carlos’ body was found in the Truckee River.—
Oline H. Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
8 May 2025
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“Headache.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headache. Accessed 15 May. 2025.
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