BACKACHES Synonyms: 40 Similar and Opposite Words

backaches

noun

plural of backache

as in stomachaches

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Noun

Hotels increasingly use signature scents to shape their brands, but guests with asthma or chemical sensitivities say those fragrances can trigger headaches and other problems.

— Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
After six days, 57% of study participants who had VYD2311 injected into the muscle of their upper arm reported headaches, chills, fatigue or pain at the injection site — the typical side effects associated with vaccinations.

— Adam Feuerstein, STAT, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of headaches

Noun

Symptoms usually begin within two weeks and can last nearly three weeks, including aches and pains, nausea and rashes.

— Angie DiMichele, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
Soft, breathable and moisture-wicking, socks are designed to help improve circulation, reduce swelling and relieve aches and fatigue.

— ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of aches

Noun

With exceptional performances from the entire cast and homages to musical legends like Whitney Houston and Janet Jackson, Bioh and White present a reflection of the Black female experience in all of its dazzling idiosyncrasies, triumphs and pains.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
Some people spend hundreds on first-class upgrades to feel better, but a pair of lightweight compression socks can prevent a lot of the pains that come with long travel days—even if you’re stuck in economy.

— Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of pains

Noun

Dining in the lounge is available all day to cater to international hunger pangs that don’t follow the same schedule as those of Spaniards.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
But as time often does, the two started having pangs of nostalgia and wondered about their unfinished business.

— Selena Fragassi, SPIN, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of pangs

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The complaints, which range in focus from debt collection to credit reporting to payday loans and more, long served as a window into Americans’ gripes and struggles with various companies.

— Joel Jacobs, ProPublica, 23 Sep. 2026
Even if some of the social media gripes about 2K27 reflect broader cynicism of today’s world than 2004—Reddit didn’t even exist then—the financial data shows where gaming companies are now inspired to focus their energy.

— Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 4 Sep. 2026

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