COLICS Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

colics

noun

plural of colic

as in stomachaches

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In the 19th century, doctors offered cocaine for depression and toothaches.

— Hannah Kerman, STAT, 29 Apr. 2026
But that pattern of inequality was roughly consistent across space, unlike the sharp modern gaps between countries, and even kings and popes died of illnesses and suffered from toothaches like everyone else.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026

Definition of toothaches

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According to a GoFundMe set up to fund her ongoing treatment, severe headaches and blurred vision were among the initial symptoms Katie experienced before her cancer diagnosis.

— Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 15 Aug. 2026
Aviation pro Andres Celis says large roller bags that don’t fit properly in overhead bins can create unnecessary headaches during boarding as crew members try to find a place for them.

— Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of headaches

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In your first trimester, exercises like bear crawls, side planks and bird dogs can reduce aches and pains later in pregnancy, like pelvic girdle pain, sometimes called lightning crotch.

— Andee Tagle, NPR, 15 Aug. 2026
Only one thing gave Ruiz the kind of consolation that was truly the obverse of his physical pains, and that was the sacred figure of the Virgin Mary.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of pains

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The arnica in this gel can help treat sore muscles, aches, swelling, or other pains that are bothering you, too.

— Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2026
Common symptoms include watery diarrhea and stomach aches, but can also include nausea, headaches, vomiting and loss of appetite.

— Zachary Folk, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of aches

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Statements by government lawyers that contradict the official White House line are not merely the results of pangs of conscience.

— David A. Graham, The Atlantic, 28 July 2026
Yet for the drivers, the pangs of change were felt through the last race at the British Grand Prix in Silverstone, and are anticipated again at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix at Spa.

— Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of pangs

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