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
But the past week also brought to the forefront key divisions within the Democratic caucus on an issue that continues to give the party plenty of headaches.
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Al Weaver, The Hill, 19 Jan. 2025
Some symptoms of unhealthy indoor air quality include headaches, irritation of your ears, nose, and throat, and dizziness, among others—but more severe effects can add up over time.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 17 Jan. 2025
One new headache clean energy didn’t have to grapple with during the last Trump administration: High interest rates.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
Suddenly stopping Pristiq or Effexor can cause withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, headache, and sweating.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2025
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Al Weaver, The Hill, 19 Jan. 2025
Some symptoms of unhealthy indoor air quality include headaches, irritation of your ears, nose, and throat, and dizziness, among others—but more severe effects can add up over time.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 17 Jan. 2025
One new headache clean energy didn’t have to grapple with during the last Trump administration: High interest rates.
—Matt Egan, CNN, 17 Jan. 2025
Suddenly stopping Pristiq or Effexor can cause withdrawal symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, headache, and sweating.
—Jessica Swirble, Verywell Health, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for headache
Noun
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The economy has grown by at least 3% on an annual basis for four out the last five quarters, unemployment sits at 4.1% and job openings remain strong by historical standards.—
Austin Denean,
Baltimore Sun,
24 Jan. 2025
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So Far The 500 Greatest Albums of All Time The 200 Greatest Singers of All Time Many people probably sense that at some point, there may be a societal pushback against AI, especially since many jobs are being replaced, not just in the creative field.—
Zain Jaffer,
Rolling Stone,
24 Jan. 2025
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With no power to fend off poultry farms, neighbors live with stench and nuisances North Carolina keeps poultry farm locations secret.—
Gavin Off,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2025
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Like with skateboarding, Kemp says, many leaders saw stickball as a nuisance that disrupted commerce.—
Greg Rosalsky,
NPR,
14 Jan. 2025
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The real killer, Rudy Guede, got off with a light sentence.—
Audrey Conklin,
Fox News,
23 Jan. 2025
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No Rylie Mills, Boubacar Traore or Jordan Botelho with a limited Howard Cross turned into a game-plan killer for Al Golden.—
Pete Sampson,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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As frustration mounts, a once-fringe idea regains traction: secession.—
Dr. Alex Gold,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Fun small bedroom ideas feel hard to come by, and frustration sets in before anything actually improves in your space.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
23 Jan. 2025
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To ease their burden, PwC urges automakers to be as efficient as possible including regionalization and improving supply chains.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
17 Jan. 2025
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On January 14, two bills advanced in the Labor Committee that might well be the spark that ignites widespread labor unrest, even as the push imposes heavier burdens on our state’s consumers and taxpayers.—
Frank Ricci,
National Review,
17 Jan. 2025
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That matters because battery life has been a thorn in the Pixel Watch’s side.—
Sheena Vasani,
The Verge,
18 Jan. 2025
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Licensing delays at the Federal Aviation Administration have been a thorn in SpaceX's side for the last couple of years.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
16 Jan. 2025
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The court’s decision foiled Knox’s last-ditch effort to completely clear herself of criminal wrongdoing in the case of Kercher’s slaying.—
Jessica Schladebeck,
New York Daily News,
23 Jan. 2025
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When asked about potential water supply issues, Kelliher said crews are fortunate to have direct access to Castaic Lake and other nearby reservoirs for their firefighting efforts.—
Brandon Miller,
CNN,
23 Jan. 2025
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Washington does not share this worry, Zelenskyy claimed.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2025
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Jonathan LeBron, 39, plumbing manager at Nick's Plumbing & Air Conditioning in the Houston area, said the company started getting homeowner calls Monday about worries of frozen pipes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2025
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“Headache.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headache. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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