earache

noun

Definition of earachenext
as in toothache

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Recent Examples of earache The earache has faded, Oksana said. — Mike Hixenbaugh, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026 Shortly after, Bom, of Germany, also developed a sore throat and earache too. — Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 July 2025 Can anything reduce or eliminate the persistent sore throat or earache? — Sayaka Blickenderfer, Health, 21 Nov. 2024 In some cases, students may even attend with an earache, diarrhea or wheezing, according to the health department’s guidelines. — Melissa Rudy, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for earache
Recent Examples of Synonyms for earache
  1. toothache
  2. headache
  3. backache
  4. colic
  5. stomachache
  6. ache
  7. gripe
Noun
  • Days later, a dental scan for a toothache found a four-inch nail embedded near his prefrontal cortex.
    — Kevin Kruse, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • The non-opioid tablet can be used by adults and children aged 12 and ​older for temporary relief of headaches, back pain, muscle aches, toothache, menstrual cramps and minor pain from arthritis, the FDA said.
    — Ken Alltucker, USA Today, 24 July 2026
Definition of toothache
Noun
  • AutoCamp is also a short walk to the main drag, sparing guests the headache of the limited parking around shops and restaurants.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Friday provided a brief but clear reminder of what kind of headache that could be for opposing defensive coordinators.
    — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of headache
Noun
  • If cancer has spread to nearby tissues or organs, other signs may include difficulty or pain with peeing, loss of appetite and weight, dull backache or swelling in your legs, pelvic and abdominal pain, diarrhea and fatigue.
    — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
  • Each tablet contains 200 milligrams of ibuprofen and is one of the best over-the-counter pain relievers for those suffering from conditions such as muscular aches, minor arthritis pain, toothache, backache, menstrual cramps or minor aches.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 Apr. 2026
Definition of backache
Noun
  • This plant, also known as rose bay, may also cause drooling, abdominal pain, depression, colic and even death, according to the ASPCA.
    — Amy DeYoung, USA Today, 3 June 2026
  • Parents of children with IBS, colic, or other GI disorders are often doing everything right and still watch their child struggle.
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Definition of colic
Noun
  • That does not mean every headache, stomachache or sore joint after breast cancer is evidence of recurrence.
    — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Mayo Clinic says deep breathing can become part of a bedtime routine, can help ease frequent headaches or stomachaches and can smooth transitions to new places or events.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of stomachache
Noun
  • 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
  • Symptoms typically develop between two to 14 days after exposure and include fever, chills, muscle aches, shortness of breath and coughing.
    — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of ache
Noun
  • That's my biggest gripe against the game because that's not about NIL technicalities.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Dodgers third base coach Dino Ebel went directly to Shohei Ohtani’s competition for NL MVP with his gripe.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of gripe

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