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as in headache
something that is a source of irritation
a reminder designed to prevent the aggravation of phones ringing during movies
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as in harassment
the act of making unwelcome intrusions upon another
the neighbors' constant aggravations prompted us to move out of town
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as in frustration
the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts
informed her children that she didn't need the extra aggravation of hearing them fight in the back seat while they were stuck in traffic
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Recent Examples of aggravation
Payton has been relatively healthy this season, but a calf issue and the aggravation sent him to the locker room for the rest of the night.
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Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Given a bunch of factors (long hours, low pay, huge aggravations, a host of problems that seem unsolvable), there is almost no interest in going after School Board positions.
—Alan J. Borsuk, Journal Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
All that money and aggravation wasted on a delivery of bad sod that turned into weeds in four months.
—Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Nov. 2024
Other ways to combat heartburn and ward off aggravation caused by acid include medications, lifestyle changes, and reducing consumption of acidic fruits.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Anthony Slater, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024
Given a bunch of factors (long hours, low pay, huge aggravations, a host of problems that seem unsolvable), there is almost no interest in going after School Board positions.
—Alan J. Borsuk, Journal Sentinel, 27 Dec. 2024
All that money and aggravation wasted on a delivery of bad sod that turned into weeds in four months.
—Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 22 Nov. 2024
Other ways to combat heartburn and ward off aggravation caused by acid include medications, lifestyle changes, and reducing consumption of acidic fruits.
—Angelica Bottaro, Verywell Health, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggravation
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At the Brentwood location of popular Italian eatery Jon & Vinny’s, staff complained of headaches and sore throats in a text message group chat.Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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The common symptoms of POTS include light-headedness, fainting, brain fog, fatigue, headache, blurred vision, tremors, and nausea.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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For instance, neurodivergent students may struggle to focus and absorb information effectively, leading to frustration, which further fuels the problem.William Jones, USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2025
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This shift has led to frustration and disappointment among job seekers who invest time and effort in the interview process.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
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The lawsuit, filed in September 2023 in Sacramento Superior Court, alleged the city was causing a public nuisance by allowing homeless camps on public property.Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 9 Jan. 2025
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Both appeals said the landfill is a nuisance to residents and contend the expansion needed the city's support to proceed under state law.Tom Sissom, arkansasonline.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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The disturbance in the Polar Vortex aloft will establish extreme cold conditions.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 13 Jan. 2025
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Public intoxication: At 3:01 p.m., deputies responded to a disturbance call at the Cinnabar Winery on Big Basin Way.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Short-term exposure can cause irritation, breathing difficulties and exacerbation of asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Cover irritating clothing seams with a smooth material such as silk to avoid abrasive irritation.Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025
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Catastrophic events like the fires in Los Angeles have a way of turning these annoyances into disillusionment.Jay Caspian Kang, The New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2025
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Vent to a friend or family member to release annoyances brewing within instead of bringing tense moments to the office.Lisa Stardust, People.com, 3 Jan. 2025
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Time and again, parents and victims expressed exasperation to The Times that so many of these men kept operating.Jennifer Valentino-DeVries, New York Times, 30 Dec. 2024
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Anthony Edwards approached Gobert, the center responded and exasperation overcame Edwards.Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 28 Nov. 2024
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The storm is also expected to impact travel and bring some places to a standstill, closing schools, roads and creating hazards Despite the inconveniences that come with being snowed in, many are taking to social media and finding humor or beauty in the situation.Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025
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Remind yourself that these minor inconveniences or roadblocks are only temporary.Jack Kelly, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Aggravation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggravation. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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