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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
Officials say that people who have been exposed to infected animals should look out for eye redness (conjunctivitis), cough, sore throat, runny or stuffy nose, diarrhea, vomiting, muscle or body aches, headaches, fatigue, trouble breathing and fever in the 10 days after exposure.
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Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Illness begins suddenly and symptoms include high fever, muscle pains, bleeding, severe headaches, diarrhea and vomiting blood.
—Robert Hart, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Workaholics not only reported more minor health complaints (headaches, stomach upsets), but also scored higher on biomarkers – blood pressure, waist measurement, cholesterol, and triglycerides – that health professionals use to assess someone’s risk for cardiovascular diseases and diabetes.
—Lieke Ten Brummelhuis, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
In April, Carrigan began getting a lot of headaches.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
Other symptoms that may be present include headaches, confusion, or weakness in one side of the body.
—Julie Scott, Msn, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
It's located in the northern part of Dane County, a county that produces large Democratic margins that present headaches for Republicans.
—Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2024
Many common issues, like headaches, muscle pain, trouble sleeping and changes in appetite could be a sign of the stress leading up to burnout.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
But as the days and weeks went by, the headaches became more frequent, longer in duration and increasingly painful.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2024
Illness begins suddenly and symptoms include high fever, muscle pains, bleeding, severe headaches, diarrhea and vomiting blood.
—Robert Hart, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Workaholics not only reported more minor health complaints (headaches, stomach upsets), but also scored higher on biomarkers – blood pressure, waist measurement, cholesterol, and triglycerides – that health professionals use to assess someone’s risk for cardiovascular diseases and diabetes.
—Lieke Ten Brummelhuis, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
In April, Carrigan began getting a lot of headaches.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
Other symptoms that may be present include headaches, confusion, or weakness in one side of the body.
—Julie Scott, Msn, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
It's located in the northern part of Dane County, a county that produces large Democratic margins that present headaches for Republicans.
—Jessie Opoien, Journal Sentinel, 2 Oct. 2024
Many common issues, like headaches, muscle pain, trouble sleeping and changes in appetite could be a sign of the stress leading up to burnout.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
But as the days and weeks went by, the headaches became more frequent, longer in duration and increasingly painful.
—Susanne Rust, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for headaches
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Burkina Faso’s 2022 coups came amid frustrations over the authorities’ inability to quash recurring jihadist violence, despite intensive French military assistance, which has claimed thousands of lives for almost a decade.Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
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For many people, that shot solidified the Joker as a concept who spoke to their own frustrations with the very same kind of systems that failed Arthur.Charles Pulliam-Moore, The Verge, 4 Oct. 2024
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Continue reading … HAUNTING HIGHWAYS – Serial killers hide as long-haul truckers to terrorize America’s freeways, expert says.Fox News, Fox News, 4 Oct. 2024
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Only, things went badly for the killers and River was quickly on the scent, faking his own death and hiding his grandfather with Standish (Saskia Reeves).Erik Kain, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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This redefined role will ensure that diplomatic efforts contribute to long-term, inclusive and sustainable economic development.Majeed Javdani, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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Advocacy groups' efforts the next 72 to 84 hours will wrap up an intense campaign through Arizona's scorcing summer heat to sign up voters.Abe Kwok, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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These additional burdens, by definition, must either increase the price of plastics, reduce the returns to shareholders, or reduce the incomes of workers.Wayne Winegarden, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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In Israel, the war has imposed many economic burdens.David McHugh, Fortune, 21 Oct. 2024
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Parking apps did away with these annoyances.Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
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As a result, jealousies, annoyances and fears may arise.Lisa Stardust, refinery29.com, 1 Oct. 2024
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Avoid using harsh products on your face and lips, including fragrances and other irritants.Ann Pietrangelo, Verywell Health, 1 Oct. 2024
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The botanical extracts in this 100% natural-origin formula help both maintain skin’s natural lipid barrier with polysaccharides as well as defend against irritants thanks to extracts from plants native to harsh climates.Katie Becker, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2024
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“Headaches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/headaches. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
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