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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
Then add the cost of aggravation, anxiety, and confusion.
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Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
Control situations, create opportunities and spare yourself the aggravation of uncertainty or disappointment.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2024
Another injury aggravation has landed a key Knicks rotation player back on the bench.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2024
One theory for the disappearance is that theater owners are tired of bad news —moviegoing has not returned to pre-pandemic levels — so NATO decided to spare them the aggravation of making those numbers so easily available.
—Benjamin Svetkey, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 July 2024
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Howard Gleckman, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024
Control situations, create opportunities and spare yourself the aggravation of uncertainty or disappointment.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2024
Another injury aggravation has landed a key Knicks rotation player back on the bench.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2024
One theory for the disappearance is that theater owners are tired of bad news —moviegoing has not returned to pre-pandemic levels — so NATO decided to spare them the aggravation of making those numbers so easily available.
—Benjamin Svetkey, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aggravation
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Exposure to high concentrations can cause people to lose consciousness and can lead to long-term effects such as headaches, poor attention span, poor memory and poor motor function, according to the Environmental Protection Agency.Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 15 Nov. 2024
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Common symptoms include a runny or stuffy nose, sore throat, sneezing, coughing, mild headache, and a low-grade fever.Brandi Jones, MSN-Ed, Health, 31 Oct. 2024
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But with crucial deadlines and the land deal itself hanging in the balance, the county’s apparent lack of movement was a source of frustration at Tuesday’s supervisors meeting.Shomik Mukherjee, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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Voter frustrations with the economy and immigration are fueling Trump’s slight advantage among Arizona voters.Stephanie Murray, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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In journalism circles, Mezrich is known as one of the great nuisances of modern nonfiction — a man who has built his career making things up.Simon van Zuylen-Wood, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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The county contends the plastic pollution traced to products made by the companies constitutes a public nuisance that they must be forced to redress.Nate Raymond, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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According to The Weather Channel, the disturbance in the Caribbean is likely to become a tropical depression and possibly Tropical Storm Rafael on Monday and the system could become a hurricane in the western Caribbean.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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The disturbance sits 345 miles south of Kingston, Jamaica.Elisa Raffa, CNN, 3 Nov. 2024
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Additionally, secondhand marijuana smoke has higher levels of fine particulate matter, which can cause cardiovascular disease and lung irritation and make respiratory infections and asthma attacks more likely.David Stempel, The Mercury News, 9 Nov. 2024
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Find it on Amazon A Retinol Kit for Your Nighttime Routine Pairing hydrating products with retinoids is essential to prevent irritation and protect your skin.Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 1 Nov. 2024
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Retzlaff has also taken to social media to share his annoyance about the situation.David Faris, Newsweek, 2 Nov. 2024
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Expressing dismay that some of her more exciting stories were cut, her grandchildren weren’t mentioned, and the allure of her magazines wasn’t touched upon, Stewart expressed her annoyance that her prison sentence got so much attention.Chloe Berger, Fortune, 30 Oct. 2024
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And after years of calling for change, there’s a growing sense of exasperation among those on the front lines.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2024
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The host plays the reality of not understanding why a publisher wouldn’t want math problems built around 69-ing with just the right amount of exasperation.Joe Berkowitz, Vulture, 29 Sep. 2024
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Cirque du Soleil has apologized for the inconvenience.Monica Hooper, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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The inconvenience of washing (and drying) a comforter once a week may seem super overwhelming—which is where those handy covers and top sheets come into play.Suzy Forman, SELF, 24 Oct. 2024
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“Aggravation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aggravation. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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